| McHenry County Conservation District / McHenry County College / SandShiner
FISH GALLERY Information: MCCD # (815) 338-6223 |
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Sand Shiner
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| Scientific Name: | Notropis stramineus
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| Length or Size: | Most adults are between 1 1/5 and 2 1/2 inches.
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| Comment: | Has a moderately stout bodyand large eyes. Light olive and straw yellow with a sivery cast above. Prefers sandy bottoms of streams.
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