Fishes of Georgia: Fish Species Description

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Fish Species Description

Sheepshead minnow

Cyprinodon variegatus

Lacepède, 1803

sheepshead minnow Species Photo

Classification

Order: Cyprinodontiformes
Family: Cyprinodontidae
Alternate Names: sheephead minnow

Status:

Marine, brackish, freshwater

Notes:

Basin Distribution in Georgia:

In Georgia, occurs in the Satilla, Ogeecheen and Savannah River basins.

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Fishes of Georgia

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