Bonytail Chub

Fish > Ray-finned Fish

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Bonytail ChubScientific Name: Gila elegansCategory: FishSubcategory: Ray-finned FishSize: Total length: 18–24 in (45–60 cm)Weight: 1.5–3.5 lb (0.7–1.6 kg)Lifespan: Long-lived: 40–50+ years in natural desert river systemsDiet: Omnivore...

Desert Sucker

Fish > Suckerfishes & Loaches

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Desert SuckerScientific Name: Catostomus clarkiiCategory: FishSubcategory: Suckerfishes & LoachesSize: Total length 20 to 30 cm (8 to 12 in); maximum up to 40 cm (16 in)Weight: 200 to 700 g (0.44 to 1.54 lb)Lifespan: 8 to 12 years in the...

Woundfin

Fish > Minnows & Carps

AT A GLANCECommon Name: WoundfinScientific Name: Plagopterus argentissimusCategory: FishSubcategory: Minnows & CarpsSize: Total length 7 to 10 cm (2.8 to 3.9 in)Weight: 5 to 12 g (0.18 to 0.42 oz)Lifespan: 3 to 4 years in the wildDiet: Omnivorous benthic feeder...

Roundtail Chub

Fish > Ray-finned Fish

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Roundtail ChubScientific Name: Gila robustaCategory: FishSubcategory: Ray-finned FishSize: Total length 25 to 35 cm (10 to 14 in); record specimens up to 50 cm (20 in)Weight: 200 to 700 g (0.44 to 1.54 lb); maximum up to 1.4 kg (3.1...

Bluehead Sucker

Fish > Suckerfishes & Loaches

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Bluehead SuckerScientific Name: Catostomus discobolusCategory: FishSubcategory: Suckerfishes & LoachesSize: Total length 30 to 45 cm (12 to 18 in); maximum length up to 50 cm (20 in)Weight: 0.5 to 1.5 kg (1.1 to 3.3 lb)Lifespan: 15 to 20+...