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The Aphips chub (Squalius aphipsi) is a freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae that grows up to 16 cm.
Fresh water of the north-western Caucasus, in the Kuban basin, in moderately to fast-flowing rivers with gravel and stony bottoms.
Description
The Aphips chub is a slender cyprinid of the family Cyprinidae (Leuciscidae) reaching about 16 cm. Like other chubs it has a broad, blunt head, a large mouth and sturdy, large scales. The species is endemic to the fresh water of the north-western Caucasus, in the Kuban drainage, and adapted to moderately to fast-flowing rivers with gravel and stone bottoms. As an omnivore it eats insects, insect larvae, small fish and plant material. In spring it spawns on gravel, where the eggs stick to the stones. The chubs form a species-rich genus with many regional species, often confined to a single drainage. Locally it is a common river fish.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Aphips chub?
The Aphips chub has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly silver-grey and shows a plain pattern. Slender chub with a broad, blunt little head and large scales; adapted to the fast-flowing rivers of the north-western Caucasus.
Where does the Aphips chub live?
The Aphips chub lives in fresh water and is mostly found around open water. Fresh water of the north-western Caucasus, in the Kuban basin, in moderately to fast-flowing rivers with gravel and stony bottoms.
How big does the Aphips chub get?
The Aphips chub grows to a maximum of about 16 cm.
Is the Aphips chub dangerous to humans?
No, the Aphips chub is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Aphips chub edible?
The Aphips chub is rarely eaten.
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