Aquatic Species at Risk, Cutlip Minnow (Exoglossum maxillingua)
Description: Aquatic Species at Risk, Cutlip Minnow (Exoglossum maxillingua)
Aquatic Species at Risk, Cutlip Minnow (Exoglossum maxillingua)
Description: Aquatic Species at Risk, Cutlip Minnow (Exoglossum maxillingua)
SARA Status: Special concern
Several horizontal sections on this infographic show the following:
The logo for DFO in the top left and bottom right corner of the infographic
An illustration of the Cutlip Minnow (Exoglossum maxillingua), with the following aspects labelled:
- lower jaw consists of a central bony tongue-like lobe, 2 lateral fleshy lobes, and no maxillary barbels
- adults have a white belly, silvery sides with a greenish purple sheen, and an olive-grey or olive-green back
- spawning males develop tubercles (lumps) on paired fins
- stout bodied minnow that reaches lengths of 160 mm
The next section lists threats, including:
- pollution
- invasive/introduced species/disease
- climate change
- sediment and nutrient loading
A further section notes that Canadian populations are found in the St. Lawrence River watershed, from Ivy Lea, Ontario to Saint-Pascal, Quebec.
To the right of the infographic, a map of Ontario shows, by an overlaying rectangle, where the related population is found. Another map on the left of the infographic shows a magnified view of where the population is found by use of splotch markings, with lakes Ontario, Erie, and Huron labelled.
A final section on the infographic notes that activities in or near water can harm aquatic species, and lists what you can do:
- prevent contaminants from entering water
- report any invasive species sightings to DFO
- keep your shorelines natural
- protect sensitive habitat; contact DFO before doing any in-water work
Version 2021-04
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