chub
| Scientific name | Squalius cephalus |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Linnaeus |
| Year of description | 1758 |
| IUCN category | LC |
| Family | Leuciscidae |
| Genus | Squalius |
Introduction
Squalius cephalus, commonly known as chub, is a fresh water fish from the Asia.
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Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size40 cm
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Maximum size65 cm
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Longevity10 year
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ShapeOval
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Patterndrawn scales
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Average size40 cm
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Maximum size65 cm
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Longevity10 year
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ShapeOval
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Patterndrawn scales
How to recognize the chub ?
The chub measures around 40 cm. The females are more imposing and some specimens can reach 65 cm. This fish is bicolore with a predominantly argent and marron body. The also has argent drawn scales.
Sexual dimorphism
The female is bigger than the male.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietomnivorous
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Sociabilityliving in small groups
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territorialNo
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Way of livingdiurnal
The chub is a fish living in small groups naturally found near to the surface. This species is omnivorous .
n general, this species does not care much about other animals crossing its path.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovipare qui pond en eau libre
The chub is a fish ovipare qui pond en eau libre.
Harmless species
This species does not represent any particular threats to humans when encountered in its natural environment.
Where to find it?
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What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature10 - 25 °C
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pH (acidity)6 - 7.5
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gh (hardness)1 - 15
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FlowMedium, Slow and Stagnant
Biotope presentation
This animal evolves in areas characterized by a strong presence of vegetation (aquatic and marsh plants, decaying organic matter, roots...).
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