Minnow and Carp
Family: Cyprinidae
The minnow family is represented in New York by more species than any other family. These species are typically small insect-eating fish, but several species are large piscivores (fish eaters). They have smooth scales, have no teeth on their jaws, and have the fusiform body shape typical of many families of fish. They are closely related to suckers and catfishes. Minnows are found throughout Africa, Asia, Europe and North America. In New York, they are found in every drainage and are present in habitats from headwater brooks to large rivers, ponds and lakes. There are 49 species in New York waters. Many of these species have limited ranges and are found only in specific habitats in one or two drainages. Others are ubiquitous and are present throughout the state in a variety of different habitats. Six species are introduced from Europe or Asia; all other species are native to New York although there have been numerous transdrainage introductions.
- Allegheny Pearl Dace
- Bigeye Chub
- Bigmouth Shiner
- Bitterling
- Blackchin Shiner
- Blacknose Shiner
- Bluntnose Minnow
- Brassy Minnow
- Bridle Shiner
- Central Stoneroller
- Comely Shiner
- Common Carp
- Common Shiner
- Creek Chub
- Cutlip Minnow
- Eastern Blacknose Dace
- Eastern Silvery Minnow
- Emerald Shiner
- Fallfish
- Fathead Minnow
- Finescale Dace
- Golden Shiner
- Goldfish
- Grass Carp
- Gravel Chub
- Hornyhead Chub
- Ironcolor Shiner
- Lake Chub
- Longnose Dace
- Mimic Shiner
- Northern Pearl Dace
- Northern Redbelly Dace
- Pugnose Shiner
- Redfin Shiner
- Redside Dace
- River Chub
- Rosyface Shiner
- Rudd
- Sand Shiner
- Satinfin Shiner
- Silver Chub
- Silver Shiner
- Silverjaw Minnow
- Spotfin Shiner
- Spottail Shiner
- Streamline Chub
- Striped Shiner
- Swallowtail Shiner
- Tench
- Tonguetied Minnow
- Western Blacknose Dace
