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FatheadMinnow Common Name:
Fathead Minnow
 
 
Scientific Name: Pimephales promelas

 

Length or Size: Seldom exceeds 3 inches.

 

Comment: Incomplete lateral line. Narrow, dark, vertical bar is often present at the base of the tail fin. Prefers boggy lakes, ponds, and streams. Significant bait species.