Fish of European streams and rivers (Leuciscus cephalus), also found in lakes and in the Baltic Sea; body elongate, rather cylindrical, length up to 60 cm/2 ft; greenish-grey above, sides silver, underside white; popular as fine sport fish; a relative of orfe and dace; in the USA the term is used for a type of minnow. (Family: Cyprinidae.)
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Leuciscus cephalus (Linnaeus, 1758) |
The chub, or European chub (Leuciscus cephalus) is a freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae.
Fishing for Chub
Chub is a popular fish with anglers due to its readiness to feed, and thus be caught, in almost any weather conditions.
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