Gila chub
📖 Overview
Adults occur in pools and undercut banks of creeks and small rivers, usually near woody debris. Also found in marshes. Migratory behaviour is undetermined . Maximum length is presumably about 38 cm TL .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Gila chub is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Gila chub is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical North America: Gila River system (Colorado River drainage) in New Mexico and Arizona, USA.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gila gibbosa | Baird & Girard | 1854 | Synonym |
| Gila robusta intermedia | Girard | 1856 | Synonym |
| Squalius lemmoni | Smith | 1884 | Synonym |
| Tigoma intermedia | Girard | 1856 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Gila chub.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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