Lake Chub
Description
To 7". Elongate,
somewhat rounded; bluish-gray to dark greenish above; with midlateral,
lead-colored stripe; faded in older fish; silvery-white below; breeding
males bright reddish orange. Snout bluntly rounded; mouth extends to front
of eye; eye equal to snout length; barbel present near corner of jay.
Dorsal fin with 8 rays, origin just porsterior to pelvic fin insertion;
caudal fin moderately forked. Lateral line complete, 56-69 scales.
Habitat
Clear to turbid rivers,
creeks, and lakes over sand and gavel.
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Comments
Lake Chubs, which occasionally reach 9", are used
for bait in some areas. Their abundance suggests they may be an important
forage fish.
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