| McHenry County Conservation District / McHenry County College / SpotfinShiner
FISH GALLERY Information: MCCD # (815) 338-6223 |
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Spotfin Shiner
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| Scientific Name: | Notropis spilopterus
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| Length or Size: | Length up to 3 inches.
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| Comment: | Name from the prominent black blotch in the last few rays of the dorsal fin (fin on the back). Prefers lakes and small to moderately large creeks. Quite tolerant of silty and turbid conditions..
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