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Chub vs Prussian Carp

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

Chub

Chub

Squalius cephalus

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vs
Prussian Carp

Prussian Carp

Carassius gibelio

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Size

Chub

Chub

0.6 m

Human

1.75 m

Prussian Carp

Prussian Carp

0.45 m

ChubPrussian Carp
Weight0.5–4 kg0.1–3 kg
Length20–60 cm15–45 cm
Top Speed15 km/h–
Lifespan8–22 yrs5–12 yrs
Incubation6 days3 days
Offspring10000–200000 100000–300000
DietOmnivoreOmnivore
Conservation StatusLeast ConcernLeast Concern
Activity PatternDiurnalDiurnal
MigrationResidentResident
HabitatRiver, LakeLake, River, Wetland
RegionsEurope, AsiaNordics, Europe, Asia
FamilyCyprinidaeCyprinidae
OrderCypriniformesCypriniformes