Alvord chub (Gila alvordensis)

Scientific name: Gila alvordensis Hubbs & Miller, 1972

The Alvord chub (Gila alvordensis) is a freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae. Native range: North America, Alvord basin in southeastern Oregon and northwestern Nevada, USA.

Biology

Inhabits springs and spring-fed streams, and impoundments.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Gila alvordensis
Family
Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps)
Order
Cypriniformes (Carps)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
14.0
Common length
8.5
Environment
Freshwater; benthopelagic
Climate
Temperate
Distribution
North America: Alvord basin in southeastern Oregon and northwestern Nevada, USA.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Vulnerable (VU) (D2)
Threat to humans
Harmless
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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