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Barbus barbus
ProtectedBarbel
Common Names
DEBarbe
ENBarbel
PT-BRBarbo
ROBarb
ZH倒钩
Habitat
Fast-flowing river sections with gravel bottom, bottom-dwelling.
Occurrence regions
Maximum Size
90 cm
Minimum Catch Size
40 cm
Closed Season
01.05 – 30.06
Category
Protected
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
May become threatened in the near future.
Distinguishing Features
Elongated body, four barbels at the mouth, inferior mouth, reddish fins.