Bluehead chub
📖 Overview
Bluehead chub (Nocomis leptocephalus), first described by Girard, 1856 is a medium-sized fish in the family Cyprinidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 26.00 cm in maximum length. Reported lifespan reaches approximately 4 years. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Subtropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. 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 Bluehead chub is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Bluehead chub is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Subtropical; 39°N - 31°N north to Yazoo River system in Mississippi; upper New River drainage in West Virginia, Virginia and North Carolina, USA; Bear Creek (Tennessee River drainage) in Alabama and Mississippi.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Bluehead chub.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 221 records indexed .
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