| Macrhybopsis storeriana |
| Silver chub |
Key Characteristics
The silver chub is a slender, bright silver minnow with a fairly compressed body. Its barbell is in the corner of its subterminal mouth. It has a large eye on the upper half of its head and a short, rounded snout.
Status and Rank
- State Status: SC - Special Concern (rare or uncertain; not legally protected)
- State Rank: S2S3 - Rank is uncertain, ranging from imperiled to vulnerable
- Global Rank: G5 - Secure
Occurrences
| County Name | Number of Occurrences | Year Last Observed |
|---|---|---|
| Macomb | 1 | 1979 |
| Monroe | 2 | 2000 |
| St. Clair | 2 | 1985 |
| Wayne | 2 | 1985 |
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Information is summarized from MNFI's database of rare species and community occurrences. Data may not reflect true distribution since much of the state has not been thoroughly surveyed.
Habitat
Silver chubs are typically found in deep waters of low-gradient streams and rivers as well as in lakes. This species prefers pools with clean sand and fine gravel substrates but will move into riffles to avoid silt. However, they have been found in silty areas but it is unknown if they will survive for long periods in silt (Smith 1979, Scott and Crossman 1973). In lakes, they are found at depths less than 10 m.
Specific Habitat Needs
Often deeper habitats, 9-12 m needed in River (5th-6th order), Pool, River (5th-6th order), Run
Natural Community Types
- River (5th-6th order), pool
- River (5th-6th order), run
Management
To effectively manage for preferred habitats of the silver chub a watershed approach to minimize sediments and nutrient inputs is needed. Threats to this species need to be resolved.
Active Period
Spawning from first week of May to fourth week of June
Survey Methods
- Trawls
- Survey Period: From first week of April to fourth week of September
- Survey Period: From first week of April to fourth week of September
- Umbrella nets
- Survey Period: From first week of April to fourth week of September
- Survey Period: From first week of April to fourth week of September
More Information
See MNFI Species AbstractReferences
Survey References
- Murphy, B.R. and D.W. Willis, eds. 1996. Fisheries Techniques, 2nd ed. American Fisheries Society, Bethesda. 732pp.
Technical References
- Bailey, R.M., W.C. Latta, and G.R. Smith. 2004. An Atlas of Michigan Fishes. Museum of Zoology, University of Michigan, No. 192, Ann Arbor. 215p.
- Derosier, A.L. 2004. Special Animal Abstract for Macrhybopsis storeriana (Silver chub). Michigan Natural Features Inventory, Lansing, MI. 2pp.
- Page, L. M. and B.M. Burr. 1991. A field guide to freshwater fishes: North America north of Mexico. Houghton Mifflin Company, Boston. 432pp.
- Parker, B., P. McKee, and R.R. Campbell. 1987. Status of the silver chub, Hybopsis storeriana, in Canada. Canadian Field-Naturalist 101(2):190-194.
- Scott, W.B. and E.J. Crossman. 1973. Freshwater fishes of Canada. Bulletin 184, Fisheries Research Board of Canada, Ottawa. 966pp.
- Smith, C.L. 1985. The inland fishes of New York State. New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Albany. 522pp.
- Trautman, M.B. 1981. The Fishes of Ohio. Ohio State University Press, Columbus. 782pp.