Chub is the common name of several small fishes found in many parts of the world. The creek chub, also called the horned dace, is found in streams, small rivers, and lakes from northern Florida to Canada and westward to eastern Texas, Colorado, and Montana. This chub grows up to 1 foot (30 centimeters) long, but it is usually smaller. It is blue on top and silver underneath. During the mating season, several female creek chubs lay eggs in a nest made by a male. The male then covers the eggs with small stones until they hatch. Chubs feed on small insects and sometimes on tiny fish.
