Exoglossum

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

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Exoglossum is a genus of mound-building freshwater fish. Members are commonly known as cutlips minnows, though the individual species, particularly Exoglossum maxillingua, are also locally known by that name.

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.

Species

  • Exoglossum laurae (Carl Hubbs, 1931) (Tonguetied minnow)
  • Exoglossum maxillingua (Lesueur, 1817) (Cutlips minnow)

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