Cigar Minnow Fish: Do They Have Scales? Myths and Facts About Bait Fish Identification
The cigar minnow, or Decapterus punctatus, has scales. This fish has a slender, cigar-shaped body that can reach 12 inches in length. It features a blue-grey upper side and a silver underside. Cigar minnows typically inhabit the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Seaboard. Despite this clarity, misconceptions about cigar minnows persist. Some believe that … Read more