Leatherside chub (Snyderichthys copei) fish species and information / pictures of Leatherside chub - Snyderichthys copei

Leatherside chub (Snyderichthys copei) fish species information

Scientific Name
Snyderichthys copei

Common Name
Leatherside chub

Biology
Inhabits rocky flowing pools, sometimes riffles, of creeks and small to medium rivers.

Classification

Classified By
Jordan & Gilbert, 1881
Class
Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)
Order
Carps (Cypriniformes)
Family
Minnows or carps (Cyprinidae)

Distribution

Region
North America
Distribution
North America: upper Snake River system in Wyoming and Idaho, USA south to Sevier River system in southern Utah, USA.
Range
44°N - 38°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
benthopelagic
Environment
Freshwater; benthopelagic
Trophic Level
2.88 s.e. 0.33 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
15.0 cm
Common Length
8.5 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 to moderate vulnerability (25 of 100)
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)
Threat To Humans
  Harmless
IUCN Red List Status
  Not Evaluated