Taxonomy
Common Name: CHUB, STURGEON
Phylum: CHORDATA
Class: OSTEICHTHYES
Order: CYPRINIFORMES
Family: CYPRINIDAE
Genus: MACRHYBOPSIS
Species: GELIDA
Taxonomic Authority: (GIRARD)
Taxonomy References: 002
Status
NONGAME
STATE RANK S3
GLOBAL RANK G3
Status References: 015 , 003 , 008
Habitat Summary
"Inhabits streams with swift current and sand or gravel bottom."
Primary Habitat: "Aquatic - river/stream"
Distribution
General Occurrence in State:
"Occurs in the Missouri river and lower Mississippi river *001*."
County Occurance
| Known | Likely | Unknown | Not Likely | Historic | Extirpated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANDREW | ATCHISON | ADAIR | |||
| BOONE | CARROLL | AUDRAIN | |||
| BUCHANAN | CLAY | BARRY | |||
| CALLAWAY | COOPER | BARTON | |||
| CAPE GIRARDEAU | HOWARD | BATES | |||
| CHARITON | JACKSON | BENTON | |||
| COLE | JEFFERSON | BOLLINGER | |||
| FRANKLIN | MISSISSIPPI | BUTLER | |||
| GASCONADE | PERRY | CALDWELL | |||
| HOLT | SCOTT | CAMDEN | |||
| LAFAYETTE | STE. GENEVIEVE | CARTER | |||
| MONITEAU | CASS | ||||
| MONTGOMERY | CEDAR | ||||
| OSAGE | CHRISTIAN | ||||
| PLATTE | CLARK | ||||
| RAY | CLINTON | ||||
| SALINE | CRAWFORD | ||||
| ST. CHARLES | DADE | ||||
| ST. LOUIS | DALLAS | ||||
| WARREN | DAVIESS | ||||
| DEKALB | |||||
| DENT | |||||
| DOUGLAS | |||||
| DUNKLIN | |||||
| GENTRY | |||||
| GREENE | |||||
| GRUNDY | |||||
| HARRISON | |||||
| HENRY | |||||
| HICKORY | |||||
| HOWELL | |||||
| IRON | |||||
| JASPER | |||||
| JOHNSON | |||||
| KNOX | |||||
| LACLEDE | |||||
| LAWRENCE | |||||
| LEWIS | |||||
| LINCOLN | |||||
| LINN | |||||
| LIVINGSTON | |||||
| MACON | |||||
| MADISON | |||||
| MARIES | |||||
| MARION | |||||
| MCDONALD | |||||
| MERCER | |||||
| MILLER | |||||
| MONROE | |||||
| MORGAN | |||||
| NEW MADRID | |||||
| NEWTON | |||||
| NODAWAY | |||||
| OREGON | |||||
| OZARK | |||||
| PEMISCOT | |||||
| PETTIS | |||||
| PHELPS | |||||
| PIKE | |||||
| POLK | |||||
| PULASKI | |||||
| PUTNAM | |||||
| RALLS | |||||
| RANDOLPH | |||||
| REYNOLDS | |||||
| RIPLEY | |||||
| SCHUYLER | |||||
| SCOTLAND | |||||
| SHANNON | |||||
| SHELBY | |||||
| ST. CLAIR | |||||
| ST. FRANCOIS | |||||
| STODDARD | |||||
| STONE | |||||
| SULLIVAN | |||||
| TANEY | |||||
| TEXAS | |||||
| VERNON | |||||
| WASHINGTON | |||||
| WAYNE | |||||
| WEBSTER | |||||
| WORTH | |||||
| WRIGHT |
References for distribution: 001 , 006 , 007 , 008 , 009
Distribution by Watersheds
Miss. R. from St. Louis to River Aux Vases
Miss. R. from River Aux Vases to Ohio R.
Mo. R. from Nishnabotna R. to Nodaway R.
Mo.R. from Nodaway to Kansas City
Mo. R. from Kansas City to Little Chariton R.
Mo. R. from Little Chariton R. to Gasconade R.
Mo. R. from Gasconade R. to Miss. R.
Comments: ""
Distribution by Ecoregions
Central Till Plains, Osage Plains
Comments: ""
Distribution by Potential Natural Vegetation
Bluestem Prairie/Oak Hickory Forest
Oak-Hickory Forest
Distribution by Natural Divisions of Missouri
Glaciated Plains
Glaciated Plains: Western
Glaciated Plains: Grand River
Glaciated Plains: Eastern
Glaciated Plains: Lincoln Hills
Big Rivers
Big Rivers: Upper Missouri
Big Rivers: Lower Missouri
Big Rivers: Upper Mississippi
Big Rivers: Lower Mississippi
Osage Plains
Habitat Associations
Species is associated with "Aquatic" habitats.
National Wetlands Inventory Association:
Riverine
Aquatic Associations:
"Riverine, unknown perennial", "Unconsolidated bottom, cobble/gravel"
"Riverine, unknown perennial", "Unconsolidated bottom, sand",
References for Aquatic Associations: 001 , 006 , 008
Habitat Types:
Permanent Stream
References for Habitat Types: 004
Terrestrial Natural Communities:
References for Terrestrial Natural Communities:
Food Habits
Trophic Level:
""
Larval Food Habits
Comments for larval food habits:
""
References for larval food habits:
Juvenile Food Habits
Comments for Juvenile Food Habits:
""
References Juvenile Food Habits
Adult Food Habits
Food Habits Unknown; Not Specified
Comments for Adult Food Habits:
""
References Adult Food Habits
Niche Requirements
Egg Niche Requirements
References for egg niches requirements:
Feeding Larvae Niche Requirements
References for feeding larvae niche requirements:
Resting Larvae Niche Requirements
References for resting Larvae niche requirements:
Feeding Juvenile Niche Requirements
References for feeding juvenile niche requirements:
Resting Juvenile Niche Requirements
References for resting juvenile niche requirements:
Breeding Adult Niche Requirements
Elevation 501-1000'
Inland wetlands: permanent stream
References for feeding Adult niche requirements: 001 , 011
Feeding Adult Niche Requirements
Bottom type: sand
Bottom type: gravel
Bottom type specified in comments(00100)
Current velocity: swift current
Big river habitat: main channel
Big river habitat: tributary confluence
Big river habitat: sandbar complexes
Water level: permanently flooded
Water depth specified in comments(00230)
Inland wetlands: permanent stream
Stream order: ninth order or greater stream
References for feeding adult niche requirements: 014 , 001 , 007 , 008 , 012 , 013
Resting Adult Niche Requirements
Bottom type: sand
Bottom type: gravel
Bottom type specified in comments(00100)
Current velocity: swift current
Big river habitat: main channel
Big river habitat: tributary confluence
Big river habitat: sandbar complexes
Water level: permanently flooded
Water depth specified in comments(00230)
Inland wetlands: permanent stream
Stream order: ninth order or greater stream
References for resting adult niche requirements:
Niche Requirement Summary
Big river habitat: main channel
Big river habitat: sandbar complexes
Big river habitat: tributary confluence
Bottom type specified in comments(00100)
Bottom type: gravel
Bottom type: sand
Current velocity specified in comments(00150)
Current velocity: swift current
Elevation 501-1000'
Inland wetlands: permanent stream
Stream order: ninth order or greater stream
Water depth specified in comments(00230)
Water level: permanently flooded
Comments about Life History:
| Code | Comment |
|---|---|
| 012 | Spawning site information unavailable |
| 038 | Attains length of about 1.1-1.4" by end of first summer in Missouri river.*001* |
Life History Information
Age and growth information specified in comments(038)
Origin in state: native
Seasonal distribution in state: all seasons
Foraging strategy: gleaning
Foraging sites: water
Spawning site specified in comments(012)
Comments about Life History:
| Code | Comment |
|---|---|
| 012 | Spawning site information unavailable |
| 038 | Attains length of about 1.1-1.4" by end of first summer in Missouri river.*001* |
References for life history: 001
Management
Beneficial Management Practices:
Water - control pollution (thermal, physical, chemical)
Beneficial Management References: 001 , 006
Adverse Managment Practices:
Water - dredging and filling
Water - control sedimentation
Water - navigational improvements (channelization, dams, locks)
Water - stream channelization
Adverse Management References: 001 , 006
Comments on Management:
Loss of backwater habitat may affect reproduction and recruitment *016*.
References for Management Comments:
References
| Reference Code | Citation |
|---|---|
| 001 | Pflieger, W.L. 1997. The Fishes Of Missouri, Revised Edition. Mo Dept. Of Conservation. Jefferson City, Mo. 372 Pp. |
| 002 | Nelson, Joseph S., Edwin J. Crossman, Héctor Espinosa-Pérez, Lloyd T. Findley, Carter R. Gilbert, Robert N. Lea, and James D. Williams. 2004. Common And Scientific Names Of Fishes From The United States, Canada and Mexico (6th Ed.). Amer. Fish Soc. Spec. |
| 003 | The Wildlife Code of Missouri. Missouri Department of Conservation, P.O. Box 180, Jefferson City, MO 65102. 573-751-4115. |
| 004 | Kelly, G. (Ed.) 1986. Animal Habitat Relations Handbook. Mo Dept. Of Conservation and U.S.D.A. Forest Service. Jefferson City, Mo. 293 Pp. |
| 005 | Thom, R.H. and J.H. Wilson. 1980 The Natural Divisions Of Missouri. Trans. Mo Acad. Sci. 14:9-24. |
| 006 | Unpb Pflieger, W.L. Mo Dept. Of Conservation, 1110 S. College Ave., Columbia, Mo 65201. (573-882-9880). |
| 007 | Unpb Pflieger, W.L. The Stream Resources Of Missouri. D-J Proj. F-1-R-28. Study S-20. Mo Dept. Conserv. 1110 S. College Ave. Columbia, Mo 65201. (573)882-9880. |
| 008 | The Checklist Of Rare And Endangered Species Of Missouri. 1991. Mo Dept. Of Conservation. Jefferson City, Mo. 44 Pp. |
| 009 | Unpb Missouri Department of Conservation Heritage Database. P.O. Box 180, Jefferson City, Mo 65102. |
| 010 | Pflieger, W.L. 1989. Aquatic Community Classification System For Missouri. Mo Dept. Of Conservation. Aquatic Series No. 19. 70 Pp + Supplement. |
| 011 | Unpb Pflieger, W.L. Collection Records. Mo Dept Of Conservation, 1110 College Ave., Columbia, Mo 65201. 573-882-9880. |
| 012 | Unpb Mizzi, J.A. 1994. Zooplankton, Macroinvertebrate, Herptile, And Ichthyofaunal Biodiversity Of Riverine Habitat On The Upper Missouri River. M.S. Thesis, Sd State Univ. 130 Pp. |
| 013 | Unpb Gelwicks, G.T. 1995. Fish Movement Between The Lower Missouri River And A Managed Floodplain Wetland In Missouri. M.S. Thesis, Univ. Of Missouri-Columbia. 190 Pp. |
| 014 | Unpb Grisak, G.G. 1996. The Status And Distribution Of The Sicklefin Chub In The Middle Mississippi River, Montana. M.S. Thesis, Montana State Univ., Bozeman. 88 Pp. |
| 015 | Missouri Natural Heritage Program. 2004. Missouri Species and Communities of Conservation Concern Checklist. Missouri Department Of Conservation. Jefferson City, Missouri. 47 Pp. |