Silverjaw Minnow

The silverjaw minnow (Ericymba buccata) is a species of freshwater ray-finned fish belonging to the family Leuciscidae, the shiners, daces and minnows. With over 300 known species, there are more species of minnows native to North America's fresh waters than any other fish. Minnows can be hard to distinguish because many look alike. All minnows have one dorsal fin, ventral fins near the anus, a lateral line system (in most species), and smooth, round cycloid scales. Their jaws lack teeth, but they have one to three rows of pharyngeal teeth to grind food.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Silverjaw Minnow being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

• Ericymba amplamala
• Ericymba dorsalis
• Miniellus multicorniculatus
• Miniellus missuriensis
• Paranotropis wickliffi
• Miniellus ammophilus

Classification

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Chordata

Class

Actinopterygii

Order

Cypriniformes

Family

Leuciscidae

Genus

Ericymba

Species

Ericymba buccata

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