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Chub may refer to:
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Fishes
- Any one of a number of ray-finned fishes in several families and genera. In Europe, the term "chub" usually refers to the European chub (Squalius cephalus).
Other fishes called "chubs" are:
In family Cyprinidae
- Bigeye chub, genus Hybopsis
- Creek chub, genus Semotilus
- European chub, genus Squalius
- Flame Chub, Hemitremia flammea (a monotypic genus)
- Flathead chub, genus Platygobio
- Hornyhead chub, genus Nocomis
- Lake chub, genus Couesius
- Least Chub, Iotichthys phlegethontis (a monotypic genus)
- Leatherside chub, Snyderichthys copei (a monotypic genus)
- Oregon chub, genus Oregonichthys
- Ponto-Caspian chub, genus Petroleuciscus
- Slender chub, genus Erimystax
- Western chub, genus Gila (including Siphateles)
- Genus Algansea
- Genus Notropis (eastern shiners) are also sometimes called "chubs"
In other families
- Sea chub, the family Kyphosidae
- North American ciscoes of genus Coregonus in family Coregoninae, especially Great Lakes deep-water species
- Tautog or black porgy
- Rudderfish (aka Bermuda chub), Centrolophus niger
Other uses
- Chub (container)
- Chub, a part of the cheek
- HMS Chub, the name of three ships of the Royal Navy
- Chub (band), a ska/rock band from England
- Chub (gay culture), a subculture in the gay community
- Chub , may be added to the sub-group Thumper which can be affiliated with above culture - see Thumper
See also
- Chubb (disambiguation)
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