Creature
Minnow
Fish
Collective name: a shoal · also: a school
A tiny, sociable fish that often swims in large groups called shoals in streams and rivers.
How to identify:
Look for a very small, silvery fish with a dark stripe along its side, usually seen swimming in a large group.
💡 Fun Facts
- Minnows have an excellent sense of smell and can detect chemical alarm signals released from the skin of another minnow that has been attacked.
- They are often a sign of a healthy river, as they are sensitive to pollution.
- They are very small, usually growing no longer than 10 cm.