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Common shiner

Common shiner

The common shiner (Luxilus cornutus) is a species of freshwaterray-finned fish belonging to the familyLeuciscidae, the shiners, daces and minnows. This fish is found in North America. It ranges in length between 4 and 6 inches (10 and 15 cm), although they can reach lengths of up to 8 inches (20 cm).