Vincent'sFUNWILDFACTS

Common minnow vs Spined Loach

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

Common minnow

Common minnow

Phoxinus phoxinus

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vs
Spined Loach

Spined Loach

Cobitis taenia

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Size

Common minnow

Common minnow

0.14 m

Human

1.75 m

Spined Loach

Spined Loach

0.12 m

Common minnowSpined Loach
Weight2–12 g2–6 g
Length6–14 cm6–12 cm
Top Speed5 km/h–
Lifespan3–8 yrs3–5 yrs
Incubation5 days–
Offspring200–1000 150–3000
DietOmnivoreOmnivore
Conservation StatusLeast ConcernLeast Concern
Activity PatternDiurnalNocturnal
MigrationResidentResident
HabitatRiver, Lake, WetlandRiver, Lake, Wetland
RegionsNordics, Europe, AsiaNordics, Europe, Asia
FamilyCyprinidaeCobitidae
OrderCypriniformesCypriniformes