Higher classification Semotilus | Genus Semotilus Phylum Chordata Rank Species | |
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Similar Common shiner, Semotilus, White sucker, Semotilus atromaculatus, Eastern blacknose dace | ||
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The fallfish (Semotilus corporalis) is a North American freshwater fish, a chub in the family Cyprinidae.
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Description
The fallfish is the largest northeast minnow, occasionally reaching 50 cm in length. Juvenile fallfish have a dark stripe that runs down the center of their body. They are a silvery shade on the top and sides of the body, but have a white shading on the belly. Breeding males develop a pinkish tone on the opercular region, although the species does not develop bright breeding colors. A typical size is 17 cm, but can grow to be up to 50 cm long.
Distribution and habitat
It is found in the northeastern United States and eastern Canada, where it inhabits clear streams, lakes, and ponds. It prefers swift currents predominately, however.
References
Fallfish Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA