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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Subtropical

Redeye chub

Pteronotropis harperi Fowler, 1941
Max Length
6.2 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
21.00/100
Typical Length
3.7 cm
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Redeye chub (Pteronotropis harperi), first described by Fowler, 1941 is a small fish in the family Cyprinidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 6.20 cm in maximum length. 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.

Scientific Name
Pteronotropis harperi
Authority
Fowler, 1941
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
6.2 cm
Trophic Level
3
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
21.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Redeye chub is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Redeye chub is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical; 33°N - 28°N North America: Altamaha River in Georgia, USA to Escambia River in Alabama, USA; south in Florida, USA to St.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00525 × L3.1 (TL)
Max TL
6.2cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2012

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
21.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3
Predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Fowler, 1941

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