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Common minnow vs Rosey Reds / Fathead Minnow

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

Common minnow

Common minnow

Phoxinus phoxinus

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Rosey Reds / Fathead Minnow

Rosey Reds / Fathead Minnow

Pimephales promelas

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Size

Common minnow

Common minnow

0.14 m

Human

1.75 m

Rosey Reds / Fathead Minnow

Rosey Reds / Fathead Minnow

0.09 m

Common minnowRosey Reds / Fathead Minnow
Weight2–12 g1–3 g
Length6–14 cm5–9 cm
Top Speed5 km/h–
Lifespan3–8 yrs2–3 yrs
Incubation5 days4 days
Offspring200–1000 200–500
DietOmnivoreOmnivore
Conservation StatusLeast ConcernLeast Concern
Activity PatternDiurnalDiurnal
MigrationResidentResident
HabitatRiver, Lake, WetlandRiver, Lake, Wetland, Grassland
RegionsNordics, Europe, AsiaNorth America
FamilyCyprinidaeCyprinidae
OrderCypriniformesCypriniformes