The bluenose shiner (Pteronotropis welaka) is a species of freshwater fish in the Cyprinidae family.It is found only in the United States, mostly in Florida and parts of Alabama; its habitat is deep, slow-moving coastal creeks and small to medium rivers and prefers deep pools than shallow areas. In 2013, the conservation status was changed from Data Deficient to Vulnerable. It is threatened by streamside vegetation removal for agricultural and urban development and overcollection for the aquarium trade.