Gravel Chub
Erimystax x-punctatus
- Least concern
- Card rarity: Common
- Fish
The gravel chub, also known as the spotted chub, is a species of freshwater ray-finned fish belonging to the family Leuciscidae, the shiners, daces and minnows. This species of fish has a spotted distribution inhabiting various small rivers and streams in North America. The gravel chub requires a highly specific clean habitat making it vulnerable to various types of pollutants and in need of conservation efforts.
Classification
- Class
- Actinopterygii
- Order
- Cypriniformes
- Family
- Leuciscidae
- Genus
- Erimystax