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Chub

Squalius cephalus

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A robust, large-scaled fish of rivers and streams, the chub is a generalist feeder taking insects, fish, crayfish, berries and even small mammals. It is wary and quick to bolt for cover when alarmed from the surface.

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Quick Facts

Category
Fish
Latin name
Squalius cephalus
IUCN Status
LC — Least Concern
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Conservation Status: LC

Least Concern — assessed by the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.