River Chub
Nocomis micropogon
By: Andy Suszek
Taxonomy
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Cypriniformes (Minnows and !Suckers)
Family: Cyprinidae (carps and ! minnows)
Genus: Nocomis (hornyhead chubs)
Species: micropogon (river chub)
Identification and Characteristics
!Coloration ranges from olive-brown to silver on sides and
light yellow-white on belly.
!Scales are large with dark edges.
!Long, slightly subterminal mouth with pharyngeal teeth.
!Length of 3.5 to 12 inches.
!Barbel at the tips of the maxillae.
!Sensory structures
!Identifying between other species
Key Features
!Lateral line complete, with
37-43 scales.
!8-9 dorsal fin rays, 7-8 anal
fin rays.
!Adults have slight reddish-
orange tint to the outer edges
of fins.
!Juveniles have a much more
distinct black line running
along the side of the body.
