European Chub (Squalius cephalus)

OTHER NAMES: Common Chub
Latin Etymology: Squalius ("fish") cephalus ("head")

Adult Juvenile in Summer Winter plumage of Species (subspecies ) at Oundle, Northants, UK - June 2026

Featured Subspecies: ? 
Weight: 1.3-2.3kg+  /  Length: 30-60cm
NO UK STATUS / IUCN Red List: Least Concern

A widespread and common species of fish natively found in rivers that empty into the North, Baltic, Caspian and Black Seas, as well as smaller seas that connect into the Arctic Ocean. They favour slow to moderate rivers as well as larger bodies of freshwater like lakes. They are a popular sport fish as smaller specimens come readily to bait while larger individuals are more timid making them a prize catch for more experienced anglers.
 
Related Species: 
Order: Cypriniformes
Family: Leuciscidae
Genus: Squalis
SUBSPECIES: S. c. athurensis, S. c. vardarensis
 

- Sighting Locations -

UNITED KINGDOM - A common and widespread resident
- Seen in various locations 

Further Notes: BirdForum Opus, IUCN Red List, RSPB, Wikipedia, Xeno-canto