barbel

Scientific name Barbus barbus
Descriptor Linnaeus
Year of description 1758
IUCN category LC
Family Cyprinidae
Genus Barbus
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Introduction

Barbus barbus, commonly known as barbel, is a fresh water fish from the Europe.

Who is it?

Morphology

  • Average size
    30 cm
  • Maximum size
    120 cm
  • Average size
    30 cm
  • Maximum size
    120 cm

How to recognize the barbel ?

The barbel measures between 30 and 120 cm. This fish is unicolore with a predominantly argent body.

Behaviour & Life cycle

  • diet
    omnivorous
  • Sociability
    gregarious
  • territorial
    No
  • Way of living
    nocturnal

The barbel is a fish gregarious naturally found at mid-depth and near the bottom. This species is omnivorous . This fish lives mainly at night. Usually, it leaves its hiding place and starts to be active once it gets dark.

n general, this species does not care much about other animals crossing its path.

Reproduction

  • Reproduction
    ovipare qui pond sur substrat découvert

The barbel is a fish ovipare qui pond sur substrat découvert.

Harmless species

This species does not represent any particular threats to humans when encountered in its natural environment.

Where to find it?

Where to see this species?

What is its habitat?

Natural environment characteristics

  • Temperature
    10 - 24 °C
  • Flow
    Strong

Biotope presentation

The acidification of water comes from the decomposition of plants. This phenomenon changes the color of the water, which tends to turn brown. In some areas particularly rich in organic matter, the water is so dark that it is called "black water".

The barbel prefers well oxygenated waters in current areas and rapids. It frequents fast flowing waters where the bottom is strewn with pebbles, wood or leaves carried by the current. It can be found not far from waterfalls .

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Patrick Chartrer

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Translation

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In collaboration with : Reflets d'eau douce

Bibliographic references

Les Poissons d'eau douce de France - Eric Feunteun - Jean Allardi - Philippe Keith - Biotope Edition - 2011. Collection Inventaires & Biodiversité, publication scientifique du Muséum

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