Vincent'sFUNWILDFACTS

Common minnow vs Golden Shiner

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

Common minnow

Common minnow

Phoxinus phoxinus

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vs
Golden Shiner

Golden Shiner

Notemigonus crysoleucas

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Size

Common minnow

Common minnow

0.14 m

Human

1.75 m

Golden Shiner

Golden Shiner

0.3 m

Common minnowGolden Shiner
Weight2–12 g10–150 g
Length6–14 cm5–30 cm
Top Speed5 km/h–
Lifespan3–8 yrs3–9 yrs
Incubation5 days–
Offspring200–1000 1000–200000
DietOmnivoreOmnivore
Conservation StatusLeast ConcernLeast Concern
Activity PatternDiurnalDiurnal
MigrationResidentResident
HabitatRiver, Lake, WetlandLake, River, Wetland
RegionsNordics, Europe, AsiaNorth America
FamilyCyprinidaeCyprinidae
OrderCypriniformesCypriniformes