Highback Chub,  Hybopsis hypsinotus

 

Physical Description: 
�	Slightly compressed body, with a high back, deep belly
�	Dorsal fin origin above the front half, and sometimes the back half, of the pelvic fin origin
�	Medium-sized, round eye
�	Short, round snout; small, inferior mouth
�	Pale olive body, silver sides, silver or white belly
�	Dark stripe on side 
�	Pale fins; some fish may have red color in some of their fins

Similar species: 
�	Rosyface chub (Hybopsis rubrifrons)

Mean body size:
�	Adults are 40-60 mm standard length 

Habitat:
�	Found in streams and rivers 

Distribution in VA:
�	Pee Dee River drainage

Food Habits:  
�	Insects and microcrustaceans

Reproductive Habits: 
�	Mature by age 2 
�	Spawning occurs mid April to late July in water around 20.6�C
�	Probably spawn on bluehead chub mounds
�	Fecundity is unknown 

Population Status, Economic, or Ecological Importance: 
�	Only a small range exists in Virginia 

References:       

Jenkins, R.E and N.M. Burkhead. 1993. Freshwater Fishes of Virginia. American Fisheries Society, Bethesda, Maryland.

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