Leatherside chub (Snyderichthys copei)

Scientific name: Snyderichthys copei Jordan & Gilbert, 1881

The Leatherside chub (Snyderichthys copei) is a freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae. Native range: North America, upper Snake River system in Wyoming and Idaho, USA south to Sevier River system in southern Utah, USA.

Biology

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

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Snyderichthys copei
Family
Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps)
Order
Cypriniformes (Carps)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
15.0
Common length
8.5
Environment
Freshwater; benthopelagic
Climate
Temperate
Distribution
North America: upper Snake River system in Wyoming and Idaho, USA south to Sevier River system in southern Utah, USA.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
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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