Least chub (Iotichthys phlegethontis)

Scientific name: Iotichthys phlegethontis Cope, 1874

The Least chub (Iotichthys phlegethontis) is a freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 10–26°C (50–79°F). Native range: North America, Bonneville basin in northern Utah, USA.

Least chub care at a glance

Temperature
10–26°C (50–79°F)

Biology

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

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Iotichthys phlegethontis
Family
Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps)
Order
Cypriniformes (Carps)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
6.4
Environment
Freshwater; demersal
Climate
Temperate
Distribution
North America: Bonneville basin in northern Utah, USA.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Vulnerable (VU) (B1+2ac)
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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