The river chub is a freshwater fish known for its robust, torpedo-shaped body and distinctive tubercles on its head. It inhabits clear streams and rivers with gravelly bottoms. Typically measuring 6-9 inches and weighing up to 0.5 pounds, it feeds on insects and small invertebrates. River chubs are known for building gravel nests during spawning. This summary is AI generated
Water type
IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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River chub
length · weight
River chub
length · weight
River chub
length · weight


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