| McHenry County Conservation District / McHenry County College / BlacknoseShiner
FISH GALLERY Information: MCCD # (815) 338-6223 |
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Common Name: |
Blacknose Shiner
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| Scientific Name: | Notropis heterolepis
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| Length or Size: | Averages 2 1/2 inches.
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| Comment: | A silvery shiner closely resembling the Blackchin Shiner. the black lateral band, however, does not touch the chin. Found in clear lakes and streams in all bottom types except silt.
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