Silverjaw Minnow
NameSilverjaw Minnow
Scientific NameEricymba buccata
Common NamesSilverjaw Minnow
FamilyCyprinidae
OriginNorth America, Central United States, Eastern United States, Mississippi River Basin
Temperamentpeaceful
Dietomnivore
Care Levelbeginner
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)20
Max Size (Inches)4
Water TypeFreshwater
Temperature Range (°F)60-75
pH Range6.5-7.5
Compatible SpeciesOther temperate minnows, Darters, Small sunfish, Madtoads, Other peaceful native North American species
Description
The Silverjaw Minnow is a small, slender freshwater fish native to streams and rivers across central and eastern North America. It is characterized by its silvery body and a distinctive large, flattened lower jaw. This peaceful, schooling species is a bottom-feeder, sifting through substrate for detritus and small invertebrates.
