Chub


Chub is a common fish name. It pertains to any one of a number of ray-finned fish in several families and genera. In the UK, the term chub usually refers to the species Squalius cephalus. In addition, see sea chub.
Other fish called "chubs" are:

In family [Cyprinidae]

The European chub is known to cross-breed with roach, rudd and possibly bream. Males reach breeding age in three to seven years and females four to eight years.

In other families