Chinese minnow vs Common minnow
Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.
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Size
Chinese minnow
0.15 m
Human
1.75 m
Common minnow
0.14 m
| Chinese minnow | Common minnow | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 5–25 g | 2–12 g |
| Length | 6–15 cm | 6–14 cm |
| Top Speed | – | 5 km/h |
| Lifespan | 2–4 yrs | 3–8 yrs |
| Incubation | – | 5 days |
| Offspring | 200–2000 | 200–1000 |
| Diet | Omnivore | Omnivore |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Activity Pattern | Diurnal | Diurnal |
| Migration | Resident | Resident |
| Habitat | River, Lake, Mountain | River, Lake, Wetland |
| Regions | Asia | Nordics, Europe, Asia |
| Family | Cyprinidae | Cyprinidae |
| Order | Cypriniformes | Cypriniformes |