The gravel chub, also known as the spotted chub (Erimystax x-punctatus), is a species of freshwater ray-finned fish belonging to the family Leuciscidae, the shiners, daces and minnows. This species of fish has a spotted distribution inhabiting various small rivers and streams in North America. The gravel chub requires a highly specific clean habitat making it vulnerable to various types of pollutants and in need of conservation efforts.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Gravel 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
- Erimystax dissimilis
- Gobio gobio
- Gobio volgensis
- Phenacobius mirabilis
- Macrhybopsis hyostoma
- Erimystax insignis
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Actinopterygii
- Order
- Cypriniformes
- Family
- Leuciscidae
- Genus
- Erimystax
- Species
- Erimystax x-punctatus
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