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Common minnow vs Rudd

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

Common minnow

Common minnow

Phoxinus phoxinus

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vs
Rudd

Rudd

Scardinius erythrophthalmus

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Size

Common minnow

Common minnow

0.14 m

Human

1.75 m

Rudd

Rudd

0.5 m

Common minnowRudd
Weight2–12 g50–2000 g
Length6–14 cm15–50 cm
Top Speed5 km/h15 km/h
Lifespan3–8 yrs8–15 yrs
Incubation5 days8 days
Offspring200–1000 1000–200000
DietOmnivoreOmnivore
Conservation StatusLeast ConcernLeast Concern
Activity PatternDiurnalDiurnal
MigrationResidentResident
HabitatRiver, Lake, WetlandLake, River, Wetland
RegionsNordics, Europe, AsiaNordics, Europe, Asia
FamilyCyprinidaeCyprinidae
OrderCypriniformesCypriniformes