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Bull Chub

Nocomis raneyi

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Cypriniformes ›Family: Leuciscidae ›Genus: Nocomis

About

The bull chub (Nocomis raneyi) is a species of freshwater fish found in the Atlantic drainages of the eastern United States between the James River in Virginia and the Neuse River in North Carolina, predominantly above the Fall Line. It can grow to 32 cm (13 in) total length, although more commonly it is about 18 cm (7.1 in). It is a chubby fish with pointed snout, small, subterminal mouth, gold or brown sides, pale or yellowish fins, and in...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Bull Chub?
The scientific name of Bull Chub is Nocomis raneyi.
What kingdom does Bull Chub belong to?
Bull Chub belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Bull Chub belong to?
Bull Chub belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Bull Chub belong to?
Bull Chub belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
What order does Bull Chub belong to?
Bull Chub belongs to the order Cypriniformes.
What family does Bull Chub belong to?
Bull Chub belongs to the family Leuciscidae.
What genus does Bull Chub belong to?
Bull Chub belongs to the genus Nocomis.