Range
Records include the Red and Brazos systems, the Trinity and San Jacinto, and the Colorado River of Texas. The lower Mississippi near the mouth of the Red River also appears in its distribution. The Texas Colorado River is separate from the western Colorado River basin.
River Habitat
Chub Shiner occupies runs with sandy or gravelly bottoms and can occur in turbid conditions. Water clarity alone is consequently a poor reason to rule it out. A run offers moving water without necessarily having the broken surface and coarse rocks of a riffle.
Food and Size
Published accounts include both invertebrates and fish in the diet. The common reference length is much smaller than the maximum of 11 centimeters, so the largest measurement should not be treated as an everyday adult size. Both figures include the tail, allowing a direct comparison.
Two Colorado Rivers
For this shiner, a Colorado River record refers to Texas. Keeping the state with the river name prevents an erroneous transfer into the southwestern Colorado basin.
All Lakes With Chub Shiner
Browse lakes and reservoirs with documented Chub Shiner records, listed alphabetically. Records do not establish current abundance or public access. Check the evidence and managing authority for the water you choose.
No published lakes are currently linked to this species in our confirmed records.