They are definitely fhm I contacted the company they get them from. But being in California I can buy them and use for bait but if I want to get some to stock my pond I would have to apply for a permit and have my pond inspected by fish and wildlife. You have to love the state they want money for everything.the pictures I have seen of fhm resemble mine but the difference between what you buy and what they look like in spawning colors is quite different including the physical shape.