THE MINNOW 



[Lciicisciis p/ioxhnts) 



The minnow is said to belong to the carp family. It is found 

 in all parts of Great Britain. They are usually from 2\ to 4 inches 



Kli;. 210. — TliL- 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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