Central mudminnow
📖 Overview
Facultative air-breathing ; Adults occur in quiet areas of streams, sloughs, swamps and other wetlands over mud and debris . Often found in dense vegetation. They can tolerate drought, low oxygen levels and extreme water temperature . Adults feed on aquatic insects, amphipods, isopods, and snails .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Central mudminnow is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Central mudminnow is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal; pH range: 6.0 - 6.5; dH range: 3 - 8; non-migratory . Temperate; 17°C - 22°C ; 52°N - 36°N North America: St.
🌿 Ecology
aquatic insects, amphipods, isopods, and snails (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Central mudminnow is an edible species."
- Clear, bright eyes — cloudy eyes indicate age
- Firm flesh that springs back when pressed
- Fresh ocean smell, never strong or ammonia-like
- Bright red or pink gills, not grey or brown
- Shiny, moist skin with scales tightly attached
- Cloudy or sunken eyes
- Strong fishy or ammonia odour
- Soft, mushy flesh that doesn't spring back
- Discoloured or dry flesh
⚡ Nutrition
Detailed nutritional data for Central mudminnow is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Central mudminnow has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🔬 Full Nutritional Profile
Per 100g - Raw, per 100g - Source: USDA FoodData Central templates (generic fish average)
📊 Population Dynamics
| Year | Region | Index | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | - |
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | central mudminnow |
| 🌍CES | blatňák větší |
| 🇩🇰Danish | Amerikansk hundefisk |
| 🇩🇪German | Amerikanischer Hundsfisch |
| 🇫🇷French | umbre de vase |
| 🇳🇱Dutch | Noord-Amerikaanse hondsvis |
| 🇵🇱Polish | muławka amerykańska |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Американская евдошка |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrargira limi | Kirtland | 1840 | Synonym |
| Hydrargyra atricauda | DeKay | 1842 | Synonym |
| Hydrargyra fusca | Thompson | 1842 | Synonym |
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 64 records indexed .
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