Minnow

Freshwater

Photo by David Ogilvie

Irish Name:
Pínnín

Scientific Name:
Phoxinus phoxinus

Description

Tiny shoaling fish found in clear streams and rivers. Important prey species for larger fish.

Very small. Rounded fins. Dark lateral band. Males colourful in breeding season.

David Ogilvie

Bréan

Bulla

Carbán

Carbán Líneach