Pugnose minnow

The pugnose minnow is listed as a species of special concern in Iowa (571 IAC 77.2(3) (2004)). Iowa is at the northern limit of this minnow More

The pugnose minnow is a small (average of 5 cm), silver minnow with a distinct lateral band running from the tail through the eye to the upturned mouth. The scales are large with fewer than 50 in the lateral line. More

Pugnose - The pugnose minnow is best known for its small head and small, almost vertical mouth. Riffle - The riffle minnow is a bottom dwelling minnow that is endemic to (only found in) the Mobile basin. More

The tiny pugnose minnow, a species never before seen in Pennsylvania waters, was discovered last fall by state biologists conducting a survey in the Allegheny River watershed. More

The Pugnose Minnow (Opsopoeodus emiliae) is a member of the Minnow family (Cyprinidae) and has the following characteristics: * Body small, slender and elongate * Average size of adult approximately 50 mm long * Head More

Pugnose Minnow (Opsopoeodus emiliae) is very similar but it has 9 dorsal rays, incomplete lateral line and silvery peritoneum. For more information, visit the SARA Registry Website at www.SARAregistry.gc.ca. More

The pugnose minnow was historically abundant in Ohio where clear water with aquatic vegetation was present. Due to their required habitat becoming increasingly rare they are on the verge of being extirpated from the state. More

southern redbelly dace, and pugnose minnow is continuously shrinking and their existence is threatened. More

The Pugnose Minnow's (Opsopoeodus emiliae) preference for slow-moving water and it fascinating breeding behavior make it an ideal subject for aquarium study. More

___ * Pugnose Minnow, Notropis emiliae ___ Blackchin Shiner, Notropis heterodon ___ Blacknose Shiner, Notropis heterolepis ___ Spottail Shiner, Notropis hudsonius ___ Spotfin Shiner, Notropis spilopterus ___ Sand Shiner, Notropis stramineus ___ Weed Shiner, Notropis texanus More

The pugnose minnow is widespread in the Mobile basin below the Fall Line, somewhat rare in coastal drainages, and only sporadically encountered in the Tennessee River drainage. More

Features: The Pugnose Minnow (Opsopoeodus emiliae) is a small, silvery-coloured minnow which grows to about 5 cm long. It has a black band along each side. The mouth is very small and nearly vertical (hence name "pugnose"). More

Ontario Pugnose Minnow Distribution North American Pugnose Minnow Distribution Modified from: Mandrak and Crossman 1992; Parker et al. More

Family: Cyprinidae (Minnows) Synonyms: The pugnose minnow is the only member of the genus Opsopoeodus. * TALKING POINTS* The Rio Grande silvery minnow is a symptom of a dying river. More

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