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Definition of loach minnow

loach minnow

Plural:loach minnows
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loach minnow Lexical Profile

• noun

1

American A small, critically endangered freshwater fish native to the Gila River basin in the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico, characterized by an elongated body and a preference for shallow, swift-flowing turbulent stream sections known as riffles.

Example

"Conservationists are working to restore the swift-flowing river habitats that the loach minnow relies upon for survival."

• Nearby Words

loa
loa river
loach
loach minnow
load
loaf
loafer

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Loach minnow. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/loach minnow
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