Least chub (Iotichthys phlegethontis) fish species and information / pictures of Least chub - Iotichthys phlegethontis

Least chub (Iotichthys phlegethontis) fish species information

Scientific Name
Iotichthys phlegethontis

Common Name
Least chub

Biology
Inhabits marshes, ponds, vegetated areas of streams and lakes, usually over mud.

Classification

Classified By
Cope, 1874
Class
Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)
Order
Carps (Cypriniformes)
Family
Minnows or carps (Cyprinidae)

Distribution

Region
North America
Distribution
North America: Bonneville basin in northern Utah, USA.
Range
42°N - 41°N

Environment

Climate
Temperate
Water Temperature From
10 °C
Water Temperature To
26 °C
Depth From - meters
Unknown m
Depth To - meters
Unknown m
Zone
demersal
Environment
Freshwater; demersal
Trophic Level
2.93 s.e. 0.34 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
6.4 cm
Common Length
Unknown cm
Phylogenetic Diversity Index
PD50 = 1.0000 many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)

Human Uses and Population

Human Uses
Unknown
Vulnerability
Low vulnerability (13 of 100)
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)
Threat To Humans
  Harmless
IUCN Red List Status
  Vulnerable (VU) (B1+2ac)