About Cyprinella camura (Jordan & Meek, 1884)
The bluntface shiner, with the scientific name Cyprinella camura, is a freshwater ray-finned fish species that belongs to Leuciscidae, the family that includes shiners, daces, and minnows. This fish is native to the United States. In its native range, it has two separate, disjunct populations that are located on opposite sides of the Mississippi River. Across its overall range, the bluntface shiner is a common fish, and it can even be abundant in certain local areas. The maximum total length this species reaches is approximately 15 centimeters. Bluntface shiners live in creeks, rivers, and pools.
