Where Does Rio Grande Chub Live?

Rio Grande Chub lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Rio Grande Chub

Water type

freshwater

Depth

Typically found in shallow to moderate depths (0.5-2 meters), but can be found deeper in larger pools.

Environment

Prefers cool, clear, permanent streams and rivers with moderate to swift currents. Often found in runs, riffles, and pools with gravel, cobble, or bedrock substrates. Utilizes undercut banks, submerged vegetation, and woody debris for cover.

Geographic range

Native to the upper Rio Grande basin in Colorado, New Mexico, and Texas, USA. Also found in tributaries of the Pecos River in New Mexico.

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