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Fathead minnow

Pimephales promelas

Where to fish

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Local names

A name can refer to different fish in different places.

NameRegionSource
Black-head minnowUnited StatesReference
Carpita cabezonaMexico · SpanishReference
Fettköpfige ElritzeGermany · GermanReference
Fathead minnowCanadaReference
Fathead minnowMexicoReference
Fathead minnowPuerto RicoReference
Fathead minnowUnited StatesReference
Fathead minnowGlobalReference
Mino cabezónPuerto Rico · SpanishReference
Rosey redsUnited StatesReference
Tête de bouleFrance · FrenchReference
Tête de bouleGlobal · FrenchReference
Tête-de-bouleCanada · FrenchReference

Seasons

A species-wide fishing season is not verified. Use the destination guide and local agency for the water and dates you choose.

Regulations and identification

Source records

Country occurrence records

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