Species FishSharpbelly

Sharpbelly

Hemiculter leucisculus

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Illustration of Sharpbelly (Hemiculter leucisculus)

The Sharpbelly is a small, slender fish characterized by its sharp-edged belly and silvery body. It is notable for its schooling behavior, often seen in large groups in shallow waters.

Habitat
Inhabits freshwater rivers and lakes.
Diet
Feeds on plankton and small aquatic organisms.
How common
Common

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