Exoglossum

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Exoglossum
Cutlips minnow, Exoglossum maxillingua
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Cypriniformes
Family: Cyprinidae
Genus: Exoglossum
Rafinesque, 1818
Species

E. laurae
E. maxillingua

Exoglossum is a genus of mound-building freshwater fish.

Common varieties include the cutlips minnow. Species of this genus usually range from 3 inches to 18 inches when sexually mature. In many areas these minnows are valued as both panfish and baitfish.

[edit] References

  • "Exoglossum". FishBase. Ed. Ranier Froese and Daniel Pauly. Apr 2007 version. N.p.: FishBase, 2007.