Noah Huebner 0 Report post Posted June 13, 2021 I caught this in a minnow trap. I know this isn’t a bug. However, I was wondering the science of this fish. Been trapping here for years and never seen this before on a creek chub. Are the horns on his face some kind of territorial type of thing? Or is it similar to how male trout/salmon often get a hook jaw near breeding season? Any input is appreciated. the water levels are pretty low, not sure. thanks Noah Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikechell 0 Report post Posted June 13, 2021 Did you take a picture? I've seen chubs with the horn growths on the head ... just figured it was a breeding display. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Noah Huebner 0 Report post Posted June 13, 2021 Just now, mikechell said: Did you take a picture? I've seen chubs with the horn growths on the head ... just figured it was a breeding display. Oh yeah! Forgot to insert pic... here it is Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redietz 0 Report post Posted June 15, 2021 On 6/12/2021 at 9:16 PM, mikechell said: I've seen chubs with the horn growths on the head ... just figured it was a breeding display. And you figured right. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skeet3t 0 Report post Posted June 15, 2021 Around here it is called a horny head or stoneroller, Campostoma anomalum. Caught one about 10 inches long and released it. Was told later it would be a state record. Looks very similar to the one in the photo. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites