The satinfin shiner (Cyprinella analostana) is a species of freshwater ray-finned fish in the family Leuciscidae, the shiners, daces and minnows. It is native to the eastern United States, where its distribution extends from New York to South Carolina. It is a common fish and not considered threatened. This fish is about 7 to 9 centimeters long, with a maximum length of 11 centimeters.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Satinfin 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
- Cyprinella camura
- Cyprinella spiloptera
- Cyprinella whipplei
- Cyprinella galactura
- Luxilus albeolus
- Luxilus cornutus
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Actinopterygii
- Order
- Cypriniformes
- Family
- Leuciscidae
- Genus
- Cyprinella
- Species
- Cyprinella analostana
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