Plains sand shiner found in downtown Naperville

October 15, 2026

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was observed twice in downtown Naperville on September 22 and October 13, 2026.¹ This small native fish is part of the local Du Page-Des Plaines river fish community alongside Smallmouth Bass, Rock Bass, and other sunfishes.¹

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