Squalius cephalus
Biological group : Fish
Family : Leuciscidae
Class : Actinopterygii
Order : Cypriniformes
Environment : Freshwater_brackish
Chub mainly inhabit rivers, streams and larger flowing waters, ranging from riffles and pools to slower river sections. They may also occur in large lakes connected to tributaries.
Juveniles commonly form groups, whereas adults become more solitary. The species is active and opportunistic and may move into suitable spawning areas.
The diet is highly varied and includes aquatic and terrestrial invertebrates, plant material and other available food. Large individuals often become strongly piscivorous.
Spawning mainly occurs in fast-flowing water over gravel substrates. Fish may move upstream into tributaries or other suitable areas before spawning.
No verified regulatory rule has yet been published for this species in FLB.
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