Vincent'sFUNWILDFACTS

Common minnow vs Nipponocypris temminckii

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

Size

Common minnow

Common minnow

0.14 m

Human

1.75 m

Nipponocypris temminckii

Nipponocypris temminckii

0.12 m

Common minnowNipponocypris temminckii
Weight2–12 g2–15 g
Length6–14 cm5–12 cm
Top Speed5 km/h–
Lifespan3–8 yrs2–4 yrs
Incubation5 days3 days
Offspring200–1000 200–800
DietOmnivoreOmnivore
Conservation StatusLeast ConcernLeast Concern
Activity PatternDiurnalDiurnal
MigrationResidentResident
HabitatRiver, Lake, WetlandRiver, Lake, Wetland
RegionsNordics, Europe, AsiaAsia
FamilyCyprinidaeCyprinidae
OrderCypriniformesCypriniformes