Lake Chub
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| Scientific name | Couesius plumbeus |
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| Phylum | Chordata |
| Order | Cypriniformes |
| Rank | Species |
| Higher classification | Couesius |
| Family | Cyprinidae |
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| ID | 2093360 |
About Lake Chub
The lake chub is a freshwater cyprinid fish found in Canada and in parts of the United States. Of all North American minnows, it is the one with the northernmost distribution. Its genus, Couesius is considered monotypic today. The genus was named after Dr. Elliott Coues, who collected the holotype specimen.
Lake chub Photos
