Identification
Large fleshy lobes lie on either side of the central lower-jaw plate. Additional fleshy tissue occurs beneath the head, and there is no barbel at the mouth corner. Those features help separate it from the similar Tonguetied Minnow.
Stream Habitat
Adults occupy creeks and small to medium rivers, often in quieter water beside boulders. The range includes northeastern and mid-Atlantic drainages, with additional records requiring attention to introduction history. A rocky stream still contains important sheltered feeding positions.
Food and Nests
Insects and mollusks are recorded foods. Males carry pebbles in the mouth to build broad circular or rectangular nests. The sixteen-centimeter maximum includes the tail and is larger than the common reference length of 10.8 centimeters.
Look Closely at the Lower Jaw
The separated fleshy lobes and central plate are the key feature behind the name. A side photograph alone may conceal the best diagnostic view.
All Lakes With Cutlip Minnow
Browse lakes and reservoirs with documented Cutlip Minnow records, listed alphabetically. Records do not establish current abundance or public access. Check the evidence and managing authority for the water you choose.
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- East Branch Naugatuck River Reservoir Northwest Hills, CT
- Housatonic River Reservoir Western Connecticut, CT
- Lake Candlewood Western Connecticut, CT
- Lake Zoar Western Connecticut, CT
- Mianus River Reservoir Western Connecticut, CT
- Naugatuck River Reservoir Naugatuck Valley, CT
- Naugatuck River Reservoir Naugatuck Valley, CT