1,044 observationsLeast Concern
Sand Shiner
Miniellus stramineus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Cypriniformes ›Family: Leuciscidae ›Genus: Miniellus
About
The sand shiner (Notropis stramineus) is a widespread North American species of freshwater fish in the family Cyprinidae. Sand shiners live in open clear water streams with sandy bottoms where they feed in schools on aquatic and terrestrial insects, bottom ooze and diatoms.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Sand Shiner is Miniellus stramineus.
- Sand Shiner belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Sand Shiner belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Sand Shiner belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
- Sand Shiner belongs to the order Cypriniformes.
- Sand Shiner belongs to the family Leuciscidae.
- Sand Shiner belongs to the genus Miniellus.