Sturgeon chub
📖 Overview
Sturgeon chub (Macrhybopsis gelida), first described by Girard, 1856 is a small fish in the family Cyprinidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 8.40 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Temperate waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Cyprinidae kept in the hobby.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Sturgeon chub is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Sturgeon chub is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal; potamodromous . Temperate; 47°N - 31°N North America: Missouri River basin in Montana and Wyoming to Illinois, USA; Mississippi River from mouth of Missouri River to Louisiana, USA.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Sturgeon chub.
🔍 Similar Species
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