The redlip shiner (Hydrophlox chiliticus) is a species of freshwater ray-finned fishes belonging to the family Leuciscidae, the shiners, daces and minnows. This shiner can be found in a few streams located in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia. It inhabits rocky pools of clear headwaters, creeks and small rivers. Adults range in length from 40 to 55 mm (1.6 to 2.2 in).
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Redlip Shiner being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Hydrophlox rubricroceus
- Lythrurus ardens
- Lythrurus fasciolaris
- Lythrurus roseipinnis
- Hydrophlox chrosomus
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Actinopterygii
- Order
- Cypriniformes
- Family
- Leuciscidae
- Genus
- Hydrophlox
- Species
- Hydrophlox chiliticus
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