Algansea monticola
Mountain Chub
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Taxonomic Hierarchy
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned Fishes)
Cypriniformes (Carps and Minnows)
Cyprinidae (Carps and Minnows)
Algansea
Algansea monticola (Mountain Chub)
Description
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Characters
Body shape: Elongated.
Distribution
North America: Mexico.
Habitat Associations
Freshwater. benthopelagic.
Biology
Inhabits areas with clear to muddy water over substrates of sand, silty mud, rocks and boulders (Ref. 33475).
IUCN Red List Status: Near Threatened (NT), assessed 2018-10-09. Resilience: Medium (Preliminary K or Fecundity.).
References
Nelson, J.S., E.J. Crossman, H. Espinosa-Pérez, L.T. Findley, C.R. Gilbert, R.N. Lea and J.D. Williams (2004) Common and scientific names of fishes from the United States, Canada, and Mexico. American Fisheries Society, Special Publication 29, Bethesda, Maryland. ix, 386 p. + 1 CD.
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