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Chub vs Common minnow

Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.

Chub

Chub

Squalius cephalus

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Common minnow

Common minnow

Phoxinus phoxinus

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Size

Chub

Chub

0.6 m

Human

1.75 m

Common minnow

Common minnow

0.14 m

ChubCommon minnow
Weight0.5–4 kg2–12 g
Length20–60 cm6–14 cm
Top Speed15 km/h5 km/h
Lifespan8–22 yrs3–8 yrs
Incubation6 days5 days
Offspring10000–200000 200–1000
DietOmnivoreOmnivore
Conservation StatusLeast ConcernLeast Concern
Activity PatternDiurnalDiurnal
MigrationResidentResident
HabitatRiver, LakeRiver, Lake, Wetland
RegionsEurope, AsiaNordics, Europe, Asia
FamilyCyprinidaeCyprinidae
OrderCypriniformesCypriniformes