Chub
Squalius cephalus
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Brackish
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 60,0 cm |
| Maximum Weight | 8,0 kg |
| Rango de Profundidad | 0-?m |
Habitat & Distribution
Tipo de Agua
Brackish
Rango de Profundidad
0-?m
Información de Pesca
Pez de Pesca Deportiva
Sí
Taxonomy
| Orden | Cypriniformes (Carps and minnows) |
| Familia | Leuciscidae |
| Especies | Squalius cephalus |
Preguntas Frecuentes
How big does Chub get?
Chub can grow up to 60.0 cm long and weigh 8.0 kg.
What family does Chub belong to?
Chub (Squalius cephalus) belongs to the family Leuciscidae in the order Cypriniformes (Carps and minnows).
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