The hornyhead chub is a freshwater fish known for its distinctive cranial tubercles and red dot on its head. It typically inhabits clear streams and rivers with gravelly bottoms. This species feeds on insects and small invertebrates. Adults average 4-7 inches in length and weigh up to 0.5 pounds. They exhibit social behavior, often forming small schools in their natural habitat. This summary is AI generated
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IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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Hornyhead chub
West Branch Nimishillen Creek
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Hornyhead chub
length · weight
Hornyhead chub
length · weight
Hornyhead chub
length · weight


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