Hybopsis rubrifrons

Hybopsis rubrifrons
Rosyface Chub – Hybopsis rubrifrons
FamilyScientific NameAuthorYearCommon Name
LeuciscidaeHybopsis rubrifrons(Jordan)1877Rosyface Chub

Hybopsis rubrifrons

Unique Characters: Prominent black stripe on the side, large eye, and barbel at corner of mouth. Breeding male develops a red color on front third of the body. Restricted to the Savannah basin.

Similar Species:

Bigeye Chub
Hybopsis amblops

Hybopsis amblops
Bigeye Chub – Hybopsis amblops

Bigeye Chub Hybopsis amblops. In North Carolina it is found in all Tennessee River drainage basins, except for the Little Tennessee and Watauga basins. Male does not develop a red color.

Spottail Shiner
Notropis hudsonius

Notropis hudsonius
Spottail Shiner – Notropis hudsonius

Spottail Shiner Notropis hudsonius. Lacks a barbel, the male does not develop a red color, and it is not found in the Savannah basin.

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