Thicklip chub (Cyprinella labrosa)

Scientific name: Cyprinella labrosa Cope, 1870

The Thicklip chub (Cyprinella labrosa) is a freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae. Native range: North America, upper Peedee and Santee River drainages in Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina, USA.

Biology

Inhabits rocky riffles and runs of creeks and small rivers.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Cyprinella labrosa
Family
Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps)
Order
Cypriniformes (Carps)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
6.7
Common length
4.8
Environment
Freshwater; benthopelagic
Climate
Temperate
Distribution
North America: upper Peedee and Santee River drainages in Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina, 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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