| McHenry County Conservation District / McHenry County College / PugnoseShiner
FISH GALLERY Information: MCCD # (815) 338-6223 |
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Pugnose Shiner
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| Scientific Name: | Notropis anogenus
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| Length or Size: | Maximum length of 2 inches.
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| Comment: | Has distinctive, small, upturned mouth. Prefers dense aquatic vegetation in slow waters of larger streams. Water must be very clear. Good indicator of water quality.
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