Chub: The Omnivore That Eats Blackberries, Frogs, and Everything In Between
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Chub
Squalius cephalus (Linnaeus)
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Description
Chub (Squalius cephalus) is a freshwater fish of the Cyprinidae family, very adaptable and common in flowing waters and lakes.
Habitat
Lives in middle river reaches, lakes, canals and flooded sand pits. In winter it stays in calmer areas near the banks.
Diet
Omnivorous; it feeds on mollusks, larvae and insects, but also on organic waste, fruit and moss. Larger chubs eat smaller fish, while young ones feed on plankton and aquatic plants.
Regulations and Responsible Fishing
No reliable general closed-season note is shown here, so local rules must be checked.
No reliable general minimum-size note is shown here, so local rules must be checked.
Always check local association or concession holder rules before fishing, because they may be stricter than this general overview.