Cigar Minnow Fish: Do They Have Scales? Unique Features and Misconceptions Explained
Cigar minnows, known as Decapterus punctatus, have scales. They have elongated, cigar-shaped bodies. Their coloration features greenish-blue that fades to silver, along with small black spots. Cigar minnows grow to about 6 inches but can reach 12 inches. They live in the Gulf of Mexico and along the Atlantic Seaboard. One unique feature of cigar … Read more



