Texas Game and Fish, Volume 13, Number 4, April 1955 Page: 7
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Shown here are six species of
minnows commonly sold for bait
in Texas. Four are natives, two
are exotics.Texas Blacktail or Spottail Shiner, Notropis
venustus, is one of the choice bait minnows. Un-
fortunately, this minnow is a stream spawning min-
now that doesn't propagate in ponds. Many of the
male minnows of the various species develop
spawning tubercles on their backs and heads dur-
ing spawning season. Such tubercles are excellently
shown on this male blacktail shiner.
Sailfin Molly, Mollienesia latipinna, is an exam-
ple of one of the exotic minnows that is being
sold in the bait industry. This is a tropical fish that
can't survive if the water temperature drops below
about 45 F. for any length of time. These min-
nows are viviparous, the young being born alive.
The depicted minnow is a male. They don't rate
too well as bait minnows. These minnows will prop-
agate in ponds if warm water is available in
winter.
Rio Grande Tetra, Astyanax fasciatus mexicanus,
is an exotic fish that is a most excellent bait min-
now. They are now being sold in large quantities
in Texas and bordering states. They are a tropical
fish that can't live in water under 45 F. for any
length of time. These minnows will spawn in ponds,
but warm water is essential during the winter
months.Texas Blacktail or Spo-tail Shiner
Sailfin Molly
Notropis venustus
Mollienesia latipinna
Rio Grande Tetra Astyanax fasciatus mexicanus
APRIL, 1955
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