Vincent'sFUNWILDFACTS

Common minnow vs Korean Minnow

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

Common minnow

Common minnow

Phoxinus phoxinus

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vs
Korean Minnow

Korean Minnow

Nipponocypris koreanus

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Size

Common minnow

Common minnow

0.14 m

Human

1.75 m

Korean Minnow

Korean Minnow

0.09 m

Common minnowKorean Minnow
Weight2–12 g2–15 g
Length6–14 cm4–9 cm
Top Speed5 km/h–
Lifespan3–8 yrs2–4 yrs
Incubation5 days–
Offspring200–1000 200–1000
DietOmnivoreOmnivore
Conservation StatusLeast ConcernLeast Concern
Activity PatternDiurnalDiurnal
MigrationResidentResident
HabitatRiver, Lake, WetlandRiver, Lake, Wetland
RegionsNordics, Europe, AsiaAsia
FamilyCyprinidaeCyprinidae
OrderCypriniformesCypriniformes