Asp and Similar Species
Aspius aspius
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Chub
Squalius cephalus
Key differences: Chub have a more robust, less streamlined body, a smaller, terminal mouth with barbels, and larger scales. Their coloration is also generally darker and less silvery.
Ide/Orfe
Leuciscus idus
Key differences: Ide have a more rounded body, a smaller, terminal mouth with no barbels, and typically a more golden or brassy coloration, especially in ornamental varieties (Orfe). The Asp's mouth is distinctly superior.
Zander/Pike-perch
Sander lucioperca
Key differences: While also a predatory fish with a similar body shape, Zander belong to the perch family (Percidae). They have two dorsal fins, prominent canine teeth, and a rougher, ctenoid scale texture, unlike the Asp's single dorsal fin and cycloid scales.
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