Orangefin Shiner
Notropis ammophilus
A small freshwater minnow species native to southeastern United States with distinctive orange-colored fins. This species is primarily found in sandy-bottomed streams and rivers.
Orangefin Shiner at a glance
- Scientific name
- Notropis ammophilus
- Typical size
- 2-4 inches
- Water
- Freshwater
- Habitat
- Freshwater
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Common
Habitat
Orangefin shiners inhabit clear, sandy-bottomed streams and small rivers in the southeastern coastal plain. They are not targeted by anglers but may occasionally be caught as bait fish or incidentally while fishing for other species. They prefer areas with moderate current and clean substrates.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a orangefin shiner through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your photo, your personal best, and the exact conditions on the day. The app also carries the slot and season rules for wherever you are standing.
How the Fishdex™ worksOrangefin Shiner questions people ask
Orangefin Shiner is Notropis ammophilus.
A typical orangefin shiner runs 2-4 inches. Cobia records the length and weight of every orangefin shiner you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Orangefin shiners inhabit clear, sandy-bottomed streams and small rivers in the southeastern coastal plain. They are not targeted by anglers but may occasionally be caught as bait fish or incidentally while fishing for other species. They prefer areas with moderate current and clean substrates. It is a fresh water species, filed under freshwater in the Fishdex.
Yes. Log one through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your own photo, your personal best, and the conditions on the day you caught it. The app also carries the slot limits and season dates for wherever you are standing. It is free.
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