Smaller fish in the subfamily Leuciscinae are considered by anglers to be "true" minnows   Bluntnose minnow (Pimephales notatus): The bluntnose minnow is a primary bait fish for Northern America, and has a very high tolerance for variable water qualities, which helps its distribution throughout many regions. The snout of the bluntnose minnow overhangs the mouth, giving it the bluntnose. There is a dark lateral line which stretches from the opercle to the base of the tail, where a large black spot is located. The average size of the adult is approximately 5 cm (2 in). 'PimephalesCommon shiner Notropis cornutus: These fish are one of the most common type of bait fish and are almost exclusively stream dwellers. The common shiner can be identified by the nine rays on its anal fin and terminal mouth. This minnow is typically bluish silver on the sides and greenish blue on the back., save for breeding season in which case the male gains a rose colored tail and anal fin. The shiner grows about 5–10 cm (2–4 in) within one year and reach a size of 13 cm (5 in) at adulthood. Another common "shiner" bait fish is the young version of the European chub (Leuciscus cephalus or Squalius cephaloides) which is quite easy to catch. Notropis potteri is known as the chub shiner. Cheat minnow, a species in the genus Pararhinichthys Cutlips minnow, a species in the genus Exoglossum Desert minnows, fishes in the genus Dionda Eurasian minnows, fishes in the genus Phoxinus Fathead minnow (rosy-red minnow), a species in the genus Pimephales Loach minnow, a species of the genus Rhinichthys Short levered minnow, a species of the genus Minnellinus Pikeminnows, fishes in the genus Ptychocheilus Pugnose minnow, a species in the genus Opsopoeodus Silverjaw minnow, a species in the genus Notropis Longjaw minnow, a species in the genus Ericymba Silvery minnows, fishes in the genus Hybognathus Suckermouth minnows, fishes in the genus Phenacobius Vietnamese cardinal minnow, a species in the genus Tanichthys White Cloud Mountain minnow, a species in the genus TanichthysOther minnows Topminnow (Poeciliopsis occidentalis occidentalis): An endangered minnow species which are found primarily in southern New Mexico and Arizona. The drop in the topminnow population can be linked to the introduction of the common mosquitofish. This type of minnow grows to a length of 6 cm ( in) with the females growing to be larger than the males. During times of breeding males turn black while females and non-breeding males are tan or olive-green. The diet of the topminnow consists of bottom debris, vegetation, and small crustaceans. Other fish specifically called minnows include in the Southern Hemisphere, some fish in the family Galaxiidae, in particular those of genus Galaxias in Southeast Asia, the danionins the Drakensberg minnow (Labeobarbus aspius) from the Congo Democratic Republic the Maluti minnow (Pseudobarbus quathlambae) from Lesotho the Falklands minnow from the Falkland Islands the pike topminnow (Belonesox belizanus) are confused for the northern pike, (Esox lucius), also called "minnow" for the little size. the minnows of the deep (Cyclothone sp.''), small bioluminescent bristlemouth fish approximately long Proujan. C., (1979), SECRETS OF THE SEA, 2ND ED.,London: Reader's Digest Association Limited. Pg.60
Smaller fish in the subfamily Leuciscinae are considered by anglers to be "true" minnows . Types of minnows Bluntnose minnow (Pimephales notatus): The bluntnose minnow is a primary bait fish for Northern America, and has a very high tolerance for variable water qualities, which helps its distribution throughout many regions. The snout of the bluntnose minnow overhangs the mouth, giving it the bluntnose. There is a dark lateral line which stretches from the opercle to the base of the tail, where a large black spot is located. The average size of the adult is approximately 5 cm (2 in). 'PimephalesCommon shiner Notropis cornutus: These fish are one of the most common type of bait fish and are almost exclusively stream dwellers. The common shiner can be identified by the nine rays on its anal fin and terminal mouth. This minnow is typically bluish silver on the sides and greenish blue on the back., save for breeding season in which case the male gains a rose colored tail and anal fin. The shiner grows about 5–10 cm (2–4 in) within one year and reach a size of 13 cm (5 in) at adulthood. Another common "shiner" bait fish is the young version of the European chub (Leuciscus cephalus or Squalius cephaloides) which is quite easy to catch. Notropis potteri is known as the chub shiner. Topminnow (Poeciliopsis occidentalis occidentalis): An endangered minnow species which are found primarily in southern New Mexico and Arizona. The drop in the topminnow population can be linked to the introduction of the common mosquitofish. This type of minnow grows to a length of 6 cm ( in) with the females growing to be larger than the males. During times of breeding males turn black while females and non-breeding males are tan or olive-green. The diet of the topminnow consists of bottom debris, vegetation, and small crustaceans. Cheat minnow, a species in the genus Pararhinichthys Cutlips minnow, a species in the genus Exoglossum Desert minnows, fishes in the genus Dionda Eurasian minnows, fishes in the genus Phoxinus Fathead minnow (rosy-red minnow), a species in the genus Pimephales Loach minnow, a species of the genus Rhinichthys Short levered minnow, a species of the genus Minnellinus Pikeminnows, fishes in the genus Ptychocheilus Pugnose minnow, a species in the genus Opsopoeodus Silverjaw minnow, a species in the genus Notropis Longjaw minnow, a species in the genus Ericymba Silvery minnows, fishes in the genus Hybognathus Suckermouth minnows, fishes in the genus Phenacobius Vietnamese cardinal minnow, a species in the genus Tanichthys White Cloud Mountain minnow, a species in the genus TanichthysOther fish specifically called minnows include in the Southern Hemisphere, some fish in the family Galaxiidae, in particular those of genus Galaxias in Southeast Asia, the danionins the Drakensberg minnow (Labeobarbus aspius) from the Congo Democratic Republic the Maluti minnow (Pseudobarbus quathlambae) from Lesotho the Falklands minnow from the Falkland Islands the pike topminnow (Belonesox belizanus) are confused for the northern pike, (Esox lucius), also called "minnow" for the little size. the minnows of the deep (Cyclothone sp.''), small bioluminescent bristlemouth fish approximately long Proujan. C., (1979), SECRETS OF THE SEA, 2ND ED.,London: Reader's Digest Association Limited. Pg.60
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Types of minnows
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Cheat minnow, a species in the genus Pararhinichthys Cutlips minnow, a species in the genus Exoglossum Desert minnows, fishes in the genus Dionda Eurasian minnows, fishes in the genus Phoxinus Fathead minnow (rosy-red minnow), a species in the genus Pimephales Loach minnow, a species of the genus Rhinichthys Short levered minnow, a species of the genus Minnellinus Pikeminnows, fishes in the genus Ptychocheilus Pugnose minnow, a species in the genus Opsopoeodus Silverjaw minnow, a species in the genus Notropis Longjaw minnow, a species in the genus Ericymba Silvery minnows, fishes in the genus Hybognathus Suckermouth minnows, fishes in the genus Phenacobius Vietnamese cardinal minnow, a species in the genus Tanichthys White Cloud Mountain minnow, a species in the genus TanichthysOther minnows
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Cheat minnow, a species in the genus Pararhinichthys Cutlips minnow, a species in the genus Exoglossum Desert minnows, fishes in the genus Dionda Eurasian minnows, fishes in the genus Phoxinus Fathead minnow (rosy-red minnow), a species in the genus Pimephales Loach minnow, a species of the genus Rhinichthys Short levered minnow, a species of the genus Minnellinus Pikeminnows, fishes in the genus Ptychocheilus Pugnose minnow, a species in the genus Opsopoeodus Silverjaw minnow, a species in the genus Notropis Longjaw minnow, a species in the genus Ericymba Silvery minnows, fishes in the genus Hybognathus Suckermouth minnows, fishes in the genus Phenacobius Vietnamese cardinal minnow, a species in the genus Tanichthys White Cloud Mountain minnow, a species in the genus TanichthysOther