The Druze minnow (Pseudophoxinus drusensis) is a freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae that grows up to 10 cm.
Description
The Druze minnow is a small cyprinid (Cyprinidae) from fresh water of the Levant in the Middle East. The species grows to about 8 cm and has a slender, silvery body sometimes with a dark longitudinal stripe. As a social schooling fish it swims in clear streams, springs and lakes and snaps at small invertebrates, insect larvae, algae and detritus. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Druze minnow?
The Druze minnow has an elongate, eel-like body and is mainly silver-grey.
Where does the Druze minnow live?
The Druze minnow lives in fresh water and is mostly found around open water.
How big does the Druze minnow get?
The Druze minnow grows to a maximum of about 10 cm.
Is the Druze minnow dangerous to humans?
No, the Druze minnow is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Pseudophoxinus
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