Minnow

Minnow is the common name for a number of species of small freshwater fish, belonging to several genera of the families Cyprinidae and Leuciscidae. They are also known in Ireland as pinkeens.

For the boat in Gilligan's Island, see S. S. Minnow. For the rugby team, see Mighty Minnows.
Minnow
Fathead minnow
Scientific classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Cypriniformes
Superfamily: Cyprinoidea
Included species

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Smaller fish in the subfamily Leusciscidae are considered by anglers to be "true" minnows.

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