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Barbus meridionalis
ProtectedMediterranean / Southern barbel
Common Names
DEForellenbarbe
ENMediterranean / Southern barbel
PT-BRBarbo-meridional
ROMreană sudică
ZH地中海鲃
Habitat
Clear, cool, oxygen-rich streams and rivers with gravel bottom; often in upper reaches.
Occurrence regions
Maximum Size
30 cm
Minimum Catch Size
No minimum size
Closed Season
No closed season
Category
Protected
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
May become threatened in the near future.
Distinguishing Features
Slender body, two pairs of barbels, small scales, dark olive-brown colouring with dark spots on back and flanks.
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