Where Does Ozark Minnow Live?

Ozark Minnow lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Ozark Minnow

Water type

freshwater

Depth

Typically found in shallow to moderate depths (0.5-2 meters).

Environment

Prefers clear, cool to warm, moderate to high-gradient streams and small to medium-sized rivers. Often associated with gravel, rubble, and bedrock substrates, and areas with moderate current. Can be found in pools and runs, often near submerged vegetation or woody debris.

Geographic range

Endemic to the Ozark Highlands of Missouri, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Kansas. Primarily found in tributaries of the White, Black, St. Francis, and Gasconade River systems.

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