FishincSpecies catalog
Chub
Squalius cephalus
Chub (Squalius cephalus) belongs to the family Leuciscidae. Habitat: fresh water.
Profile
| Scientific name | Squalius cephalus |
|---|---|
| Family | Leuciscidae |
| Habitat | Fresh water |
| Group | Cyprinids |
| Other names | European chub |
| Regional lists in Fishinc | Europe freshwater |
Identifying features
- Thick-set, almost cylindrical body
- Broad blunt head with a large mouth
- Large dark-edged scales forming a net pattern
- Convex anal fin colored orange-red
- Dark grey tail
- Greenish-brown back, silvery-bronze flanks
Chub in other languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| German | Döbel, Aitel |
| French | Chevesne, Chevaine, Cabot |
| Spanish | Cacho |
| Italian | Cavedano |
| Portuguese | Escalo |
| Dutch | Kopvoorn |
| Polish | Kleń |
| Swedish | Färna |
| Danish | Døbel |
| Norwegian | Stam, Årbuk |
| Finnish | Turpa |
| Croatian | Klen (riba), Klen |
| Czech | Jelec tloušť |
| Hungarian | Fejes domolykó |
| Romanian | Clean |
| Turkish | Ak balık |
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