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(Leuciscus phoxinus) 
THE minnow is said to belong to the carp family. It is found 
in all parts of Great Britain. They are usually from 25 to 4 inches 

Fic. 210.—The Minnow. 
long, and where not too plentiful and food is abundant sometimes 
grow to 5 inches and weigh as much as 3 oz. In a pond near 
Perth they grow to a large size and are shaped like perch. They 
are found both in lochs and streams, and roam about in shoals. In 
warm weather they proceed up streams for long distances, and spawn 
in June. A gravelly stream is selected, where great numbers 
collect together; the stream often appearing quite black with them. 
As the spawning season approaches they assume a variety of 
colours. Some of them are black with white dots, others red, and 
others dark olive. Before the spawning season they are usually 
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