Eastern Mudminnow
Umbra pygmaea
- Class
- Ray-finned fish
- Rarity
- Common
- Observations
- 659
- Most observed in
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Conservation
- Least Concern
Description
The eastern mudminnow (Umbra pygmaea) is a species of freshwater fish belonging to the family Umbridae. It is native to eastern North America, but has been introduced to Europe. It feeds primarily on insect larvae and other small aquatic invertebrates.
Summary adapted from the Wikipedia article “Eastern mudminnow”.