Exoglossum laurae

Exoglossum laurae
Tonguetied Minnow – Exoglossum laurae – New
FamilyScientific NameAuthorYearCommon Name
LeuciscidaeExoglossum laurae(Hubbs)1931Tonguetied Minnow

Exoglossum laurae

Unique Characters: Central bony plate with fleshy lobe to either side on lower jaw. Small barbel near corner of mouth. Chubby body. Restricted to New basin.

Exoglossum laurae
Exoglossum laurae Mouth
Exoglossum laurae
Tonguetied Minnow – Exoglossum laurae barbel

Similar Species:

Cutlip Minnow
Exoglossum maxillingua

Cutlip Minnow Exoglossum maxillingua. Much larger fleshy lobe on each side of lower jaw. No barbel. Restricted to Dan River system of Roanoke basin.

Exoglossum maxillingua
Cutlips Minnow – Exoglossum maxillingua
Exoglossum maxillingua Lips
Exoglossum maxillingua Lips

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