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Chub vs Spined Loach

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

Chub

Chub

Squalius cephalus

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Spined Loach

Spined Loach

Cobitis taenia

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Size

Chub

Chub

0.6 m

Human

1.75 m

Spined Loach

Spined Loach

0.12 m

ChubSpined Loach
Weight0.5–4 kg2–6 g
Length20–60 cm6–12 cm
Top Speed15 km/h–
Lifespan8–22 yrs3–5 yrs
Incubation6 days–
Offspring10000–200000 150–3000
DietOmnivoreOmnivore
Conservation StatusLeast ConcernLeast Concern
Activity PatternDiurnalNocturnal
MigrationResidentResident
HabitatRiver, LakeRiver, Lake, Wetland
RegionsEurope, AsiaNordics, Europe, Asia
FamilyCyprinidaeCobitidae
OrderCypriniformesCypriniformes