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Common minnow vs European Bitterling

Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.

Common minnow

Common minnow

Phoxinus phoxinus

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vs
European Bitterling

European Bitterling

Rhodeus amarus

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Size

Common minnow

Common minnow

0.14 m

Human

1.75 m

European Bitterling

European Bitterling

0.09 m

Common minnowEuropean Bitterling
Weight2–12 g2–15 g
Length6–14 cm4–9 cm
Top Speed5 km/h–
Lifespan3–8 yrs3–5 yrs
Incubation5 days30 days
Offspring200–1000 40–100
DietOmnivoreOmnivore
Conservation StatusLeast ConcernLeast Concern
Activity PatternDiurnalDiurnal
MigrationResidentResident
HabitatRiver, Lake, WetlandRiver, Lake, Wetland
RegionsNordics, Europe, AsiaEurope, Asia
FamilyCyprinidaeCyprinidae
OrderCypriniformesCypriniformes