Redtail chub (Nocomis effusus) fish species and information / pictures of Redtail chub - Nocomis effusus

Redtail chub (Nocomis effusus) fish species information

Scientific Name
Nocomis effusus

Common Name
Redtail chub

Biology
Inhabits clear rocky runs and pools of creeks and small rivers (Ref. 5723); also found in small, clear upland streams with predominantly gravel substrates (Ref. 10294).

Classification

Classified By

Lachner & Jenkins, 1967

Class

Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)

Order

Carps (Cypriniformes)

Family

Minnows or carps (Cyprinidae)

Distribution

Region

North America

Distribution

North America: upper Green, upper Barren, Cumberland (in Little South Fork and downstream), Duck and lower Tennessee (between Cumberland and Duck Rivers) River drainages in Kentucky and Tennessee, USA.

Range

38°N - 36°N

Environment

Climate

Temperate

Water Temperature From

Unknown °C

Water Temperature To

Unknown °C

Depth From - meters

Unknown m

Depth To - meters

Unknown m

Zone

demersal

Environment

Freshwater; demersal

Trophic Level

3.09 s.e. 0.39 Based on size and trophs of closest relatives

Occurs in Marine / Salt water

False

Occurs in Brackish water

False

Occurs in Fresh Water

True

Occurs on Reefs

False

Is kept in Aquariums

False

Physical Size and Genetics

Maximum Length

23.0 cm

Common Length

14.0 cm

Phylogenetic Diversity Index

PD50 = 0.5078 many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)

Human Uses and Population

Human Uses

Unknown

Vulnerability

Low to moderate vulnerability (32 of 100)

Resilience

Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

Threat To Humans

Harmless

IUCN Red List Status

Not Evaluated