Gila cypha
humpback chub

CYPRINIDAE - Minnows and Carps


image 37KK jpeg adult, 36 cm total length (14 in).
John Rinne photo

image 30KK jpeg Little Colorado River.
Michael E. Douglas photo.

image 27KK jpeg Little Colorado River.
Peter J. Unmack photo.

image 38KK jpeg Running ripe female from the Little Colorado River. Note the lack of scales present on the caudal peduncle due to predation by exotic fish such as catfish and trout.
Peter J. Unmack photo.

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