What Eats Minnows

Some species of minnows are carnivorous but the majority of them are herbivorous, which means they only eat plants. The minnow may look like a very small and insignificant creature but the truth is they are one of the most important elements there is when it comes to the food chain. So why are minnows so important? It's because they have a very important job, which is providing the vital and irreplaceable link found between the plant and animal life. They help to convert certain types of algae into proteins that are consumed by larger game fish and they are one of the main food sources for many species.

Now that brings us to the question, what eats minnows? The answer to this question is so broad that it would be impractical to try and make a list of all the fish that feeds off of minnows. It's easier to say that most any fish that is larger than the minnow consider it as prey. They are even consumed by many types of birds as well as fish. So as you can see, minnows do play a very important role in the natural order of things because so many other species of fish feed off of them.

Basic Information about the Minnow

As mentioned earlier the minnow can be found in just about any body of water. Many of them prefer living in clear streams and rivers and they can be found in abundance in these areas. However, they can also be found in dark murky waters.

There are so many different species of minnows around that their habitat varies considerably from one species to another. This is partly due to their amazing ability to adapt to different surroundings. This is also why they are so plentiful.

Some species of minnows will travel together in large schools and some of then hang out in small groups or even alone. Some of them prefer warm water while others thrive better in cool water depending on which species they are. They have the ability to gather in large groups and live in small spaces and still have enough food to survive. It doesn't take long for them to reach the age where they can begin breeding and this helps to keep the minnow population alive.

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