McHenry County Conservation District / McHenry County College / SandShiner
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Information: MCCD # (815) 338-6223

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SandShiner Common Name:
Sand Shiner
 
 
Scientific Name: Notropis stramineus

 

Length or Size: Most adults are between 1 1/5 and 2 1/2 inches.

 

Comment: Has a moderately stout bodyand large eyes. Light olive and straw yellow with a sivery cast above. Prefers sandy bottoms of streams.