Scientific-Name Scope
The species is Ericymba amplamala. Its description separated southern populations previously included under Notropis buccatus. An older broad record should not automatically be assigned to this species without checking locality and the original identification.
Shallow Schools
Fish occur in small schools in clear streams, often in water less than half a meter deep. Slow to moderate runs over sand or mixed sand and gravel are characteristic. Current and bottom material together describe the occupied setting more precisely than stream size alone.
Size and Comparison
The compiled maximum is 7.2 centimeters standard length, measured to the tail base. A total-length measurement includes an additional portion of the fish. Close head and mouth views, accompanied by the complete body and locality, are useful when comparing similar silverjaw-group minnows.
Keep the Earlier Name with Its Locality
Older buccatus records can have broader scope. The collection locality helps determine whether a record concerns Longjaw Minnow.
All Lakes With Longjaw Minnow
Browse lakes and reservoirs with documented Longjaw Minnow records, listed alphabetically. Records do not establish current abundance or public access. Check the evidence and managing authority for the water you choose.
No published lakes are currently linked to this species in our confirmed records.