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The Silver chub (Percopsis omiscomaycus) is a freshwater fish of the family Percopsidae that grows up to 20 cm.
North America; lakes, streams and rivers of Canada and the northern United States.
Description
The trout-perch is a small North American freshwater fish of the family Percopsidae that combines features of both trout and perch: it has an adipose fin like salmonids but also spines in its fins. The species grows to about 20 cm and has a translucent, silvery body. It lives in lakes and deep, flowing parts of creeks and rivers, usually over sandy bottoms. At night the trout-perch moves into the shallows to forage on insect larvae, amphipods and small fishes, and by day it returns to deeper water. It is an important forage fish but is not itself eaten.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Silver chub?
The Silver chub has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly silver-grey and shows a plain pattern. Combines a trout-like adipose fin with spines; nocturnal prey fish above sandy bottoms.
Where does the Silver chub live?
The Silver chub lives in fresh water and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. North America; lakes, streams and rivers of Canada and the northern United States.
How big does the Silver chub get?
The Silver chub grows to a maximum of about 20 cm. On average the species is around 9 cm.
Is the Silver chub dangerous to humans?
No, the Silver chub is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Silver chub edible?
The Silver chub is not usually eaten.
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