Pimephales notatus (Rafinesque, 1820)

Bluntnose minnow

Species recognized by FishBase external link, R Froese & D Pauly (eds) in 
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Occurs almost anywhere in its range but most common in clear rocky streams (Ref. 3814, 10294); also inhabits large rivers, reservoirs and glacial lakes to the north. Feeds on algae, detritus, entomostraca, and immature insects, especially midge larvae and pupae (Ref. 10294).
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"Pimephales notatus (Rafinesque, 1820)". Encyclopedia of Life, available from "http://www.eol.org/pages/208303". Accessed 21 Mar 2010.