Bonytail Chub
NameBonytail Chub
Scientific NameGila elegans
Common NamesBonytail Chub, Bonytail
FamilyCyprinidae
OriginNorth America, Colorado River Basin, Southwestern United States
Temperamentpeaceful
Dietomnivore
Care Levelexpert
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)300
Max Size (Inches)24
Water TypeFreshwater
Temperature Range (°F)60-75
pH Range7.0-8.5
Compatible SpeciesOther large native riverine fish (in conservation settings)
Description
The Bonytail Chub is a critically endangered large minnow native to the Colorado River Basin. It possesses a streamlined body, large fins, and a distinctive slender caudal peduncle, adapted for life in warm, often turbid river environments. Due to its conservation status, it is rarely kept in private aquariums and primarily found in specialized conservation facilities.
