Fin's Fish Guide
The Silver chub (Macrhybopsis storeriana) is a freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae that grows up to 23 cm.
Description
The silver chub is a North American cyprinid from the Mississippi and Great Lakes basins. The species grows to about 23 cm and has a slender, silvery body with large eyes and a pair of barbels at the mouth. It inhabits sand, silt and sometimes gravel bottoms of pools and backwaters of small to large rivers and lakes. With its inferior mouth and sensitive barbels it searches the bottom for insect larvae, small crustaceans and molluscs. As a prey fish it is important to larger predators. The silver chub is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Silver chub?
The Silver chub has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly silver-grey and shows a plain pattern. Large eyes and barbels; bottom forager of sandy and silty bottoms of rivers and lakes.
Where does the Silver chub live?
The Silver chub lives in fresh water and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. North America; Mississippi and Great Lakes basin.
How big does the Silver chub get?
The Silver chub grows to a maximum of about 23 cm.
Is the Silver chub dangerous to humans?
No, the Silver chub is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Silver chub edible?
The Silver chub is not usually eaten.
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Same genus Macrhybopsis
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