barbel
Scientific name | Barbus barbus |
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Descriptor | Linnaeus |
Year of description | 1758 |
IUCN category | LC |
Family | Cyprinidae |
Genus | Barbus |
Introduction
Barbus barbus, commonly known as barbel, is a fresh water fish from the Europe.
Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size30 cm
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Maximum size120 cm
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Average size30 cm
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Maximum size120 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
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dietomnivorous
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Sociabilitygregarious
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territorialNo
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Way of livingnocturnal
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
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Reproductionovipare 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?
What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature10 - 24 °C
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FlowStrong
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 .
Species of the same biotope
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Sources & Contributions
Participation & Validation
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Benoit Chartrer
Patrick Chartrer
Translation
Translation done with the valuable contribution of our translators, who make this information available to a wider audience. We sincerely thank them for their commitment.
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