minnow family cyprinidae

Is A Minnow A Carp?

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Actually, carps are minnows , and suckers are members of an entirely different family: Catostomidae (Cat-O-Stom-I-Dee). However, because they do share some common ancestry, carps can resemble some sucker species such as buffalos or Quillback. Both have robust bodies, goldish brown color, and thick scales. What fish is a minnow? minnow family cyprinidae . “Minnow” … Read more

What Kind Of Fish Are Minnows?

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minnow family cyprinidae . “Minnow” is often used to describe small silvery fish Actually, “minnow” is the common name for the largest family of fishes found in North America. Some 48 species of minnows occur in New York state; five of these are introduced species, among which carp and goldfish are best known. Are minnows … Read more