Common Shiner

The common shiner (Luxilus cornutus) is a species of freshwater ray-finned fish belonging to the family Leuciscidae, the shiners, daces and minnows. This fish is found in North America. It ranges in length between 4 and 6 inches (10 and 15 cm), although they can reach lengths of up to 8 inches (20 cm).

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Common 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

• Luxilus albeolus
• Luxilus chrysocephalus
• Luxilus cerasinus
• Cyprinella camura
• Cyprinella analostana
• Semotilus corporalis

Classification

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Chordata

Class

Actinopterygii

Order

Cypriniformes

Family

Leuciscidae

Genus

Luxilus

Species

Luxilus cornutus

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