Desert chub
📖 Overview
Desert chub (Gila eremica) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cyprinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 8.5 cm. With a trophic level of 2.5, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter. It is assessed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 7 - 8; Anal soft rays: 7 - 8. Differs morphometrically from G. purpurea in having on average a shallower caudal peduncle, shorter mean distance from origin of pectoral fin to origin of pelvic fin and longer upper jaw. Differs from G. ditaenia in its shorter caudal peduncle and longer post-orbital mean lengths and an average of 57 vs. 68 scales in the lateral line.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Desert chub is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Desert chub is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Desert chub is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Temperate North America: headwaters of the Sonora and Matape rivers of northwestern Sonora, México.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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