Which small silvery schooling fish is common in Great Lakes and reservoirs?

Emerald Shiner | Gizzard Shad | Largemouth Bass | Bluegill

Which habitat do emerald shiners prefer?

Open water of lakes and reservoirs | Fast mountain streams | Ocean | Desert pools

What do emerald shiners primarily eat?

Plankton and small zooplankton | plants | algae | rocks

Which sign indicates emerald shiner abundance?

Large surface schools and predator feeding activity | Large hoof prints | Shells on shore | Bird nests

Which role do emerald shiners play in food webs?

Important forage for game fish and birds | pollination | wood decomposition | soil aeration

Quiz Answers

Emerald Shiner. Emerald shiner are small silvery schooling fish common in Great Lakes and reservoirs as forage fish.

Open water of lakes and reservoirs. Emerald shiners prefer open water of lakes and reservoirs where they school.

Plankton and small zooplankton. Emerald shiners feed primarily on plankton and small zooplankton.

Large surface schools and predator feeding activity indicate emerald shiner abundance.

Important forage for game fish and birds. Emerald shiners are important forage for game fish and birds in lake ecosystems.

Quiz Level Rated Medium for Advanced Minds about Fish