Bluntnose minnow
Pimephales notatus
Where at Shedd?
At Home on the Great Lakes
| Diet | Algae and insects |
|---|---|
| Size | Length: Up to 4.3 inches (11 cm); common length 2.6 inches (6.5 cm) |
| Type | Fishes |
| Range | North America |
| Habitat | Streams and lakes of the Great Lakes region and Mississippi River basin |
Did you know?
- They’re little, but they’re all over the place. Bluntnose minnows are one of the most widespread fishes in the Great Lakes basin.
- A bluntnose minnow male grows 16 bumps in three rows on its head—to impress the females during breeding season.
- Little fishes like this are easy prey for hungry fishes and birds, so they swim in schools with other fishes to stay safe.