The Hornyhead Chub is a stout fish with a distinctive, rounded head and a silvery body, often found in schools. It is known for its unique breeding behavior, where males develop tubercles on their heads during spawning.
Habitat
Freshwater rivers and streams.
Diet
Feeds on insects and plant material.
How common
Uncommon
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