''Exoglossum'' is a

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of mound-building freshwater

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of the minnow family ( Cyprinidae) containing two species, commonly known as cutlip minnows, although the individual species, particularly ''

Exoglossum maxillingua :''"Cutlips minnows" is also used for the genus ''Exoglossum'' as a whole.'' ''Exoglossum maxillingua'' (cutlips minnow) is an olive-green medium-sized minnow (average 6 inches) of North America with a distinguishing lower jaw. Isolated f ...

'', are also locally known by that name. Species of this genus usually range from 3 inches to 18 inches when sexually mature. In many areas these minnows are valued as both

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and

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Species

* ''

Exoglossum laurae ''Exoglossum laurae'' (common name tonguetied minnow) is a species of minnow found in North America. Description The color of the fish ranges from dark gray to brown-black, with purple specks located throughout its body and a white belly. The fi ...

'' ( C. L. Hubbs, 1931) (Tonguetied minnow) * ''

'' ( Lesueur, 1817) (Cutlips minnow)

References

* Freshwater fish of North America Taxa named by Constantine Samuel Rafinesque {{Leuciscinae-stub