The river chub (Nocomis micropogon) is a species of freshwater ray-finned fish belonging to the family Leuciscidae, the shiners, daces and minnows. It is one of the most common fishes in North American streams.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of River Chub being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Nocomis platyrhynchus
- Nocomis leptocephalus
- Nocomis raneyi
- Nocomis asper
- Nocomis biguttatus
- Nocomis effusus
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Actinopterygii
- Order
- Cypriniformes
- Family
- Leuciscidae
- Genus
- Nocomis
- Species
- Nocomis micropogon
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