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what kind of minnow is this?


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#1 Guest_naturelover_*

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Posted 17 May 2010 - 01:03 PM

I caught this minnow in central Kentucky, it was caught in a shallow pool

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Posted 17 May 2010 - 01:15 PM

Looks like a Mosquitofish (Gambusa affinis). These fish have a high tolerance to low oxygen levels and are commonly found in pools.

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Posted 17 May 2010 - 01:26 PM

i was also gonna say mosquitofish

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Posted 18 May 2010 - 03:32 AM

i was also gonna say

mosquitofish

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Posted 18 May 2010 - 05:10 PM

I call 'em pikeminnows 'cause that's about all they're good for. I concur Gambusia affinis.

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Posted 18 May 2010 - 08:13 PM

My vote is for Gambusia, too.

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