Lifespan/Longevity
On average, fathead minnows live two to three years in the wild and may be limited by high levels of postspawning mortality. Fathead minnows can live for up to 4 years in captivity.
Range lifespan
Status: captivity: 4 (high) years.
Typical lifespan
Status: wild: 2 to 3 years.
- Werner, R. 2004. Freshwater Fishes of the Northwestern United States: A Field Guide. Syracuse, New York: Syracuse University Press.
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