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Bonytail chub
Gila elegans
Overview
The bonytail chub or bonytail is a species of freshwater ray-finned fish belonging to the family Leuciscidae, which includes the daces, chubs, Eurasian minnows and related species. This fish is native to the Colorado River basin of Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming in the southwestern United States; it has been extirpated from the part of the basin in Mexico. It was once abundant and widespread in the basin, its numbers and range have declined to the point where it has been listed as endangered since 1980 (ESA) and 1986 (IUCN), a fate shared by the other large Colorado basin endemic fish species like the Colorado pikeminnow, humpback chub, and razorback sucker. It is now the rarest of the endemic big-river fishes of the Colorado River. There are 20 species in the genus Gila, seven of which are found in Arizona.
Where to Find Bonytail chub
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I catch Bonytail chub?+
Bonytail chub can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include Colorado, United States; Arizona, United States. WikiCatch lists 7 fishing spots where this species is found.
How big do Bonytail chub get?+
Bonytail chub (Gila elegans) can reach up to 62.0000005 cm in length and 3 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is CR.
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