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Bull chub (Nocomis raneyi) fish species and information / pictures of Bull chub - Nocomis raneyi
Bull chub (Nocomis raneyi) fish species information
Scientific Name
Nocomis raneyi
Common Name
Bull chub
Biology
Inhabits rocky pools and runs of creeks and small to medium rivers.
Classification
Classified By
Lachner & Jenkins, 1971
Class
Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)
Order
Carps (Cypriniformes)
Family
Minnows or carps (Cyprinidae)
Distribution
Region
North America
Distribution
North America: Atlantic Slope drainages from James River in Virginia to Neuse River in North Carolina, USA.
Range
39°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
3.1 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
32.0
cm
Common Length
18.3
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
Moderate vulnerability (40 of 100)
Resilience
Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (tmax=5)
Threat To Humans
Harmless
IUCN Red List Status
Not Evaluated