Barbus barbus (Linnaeus, 1758)

Barbel

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Cypriniformes \| Cyprinidae
Synonyms	Cyprinus barbus, Barbus barbus barbus, Barbus barbus gallicus, ... more
Common names	Barbeau fluviatile, Barbo común, Barbeau fluviatile, ... more

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Main reference

Bianco, P.G. 1998. (Ref. 31730)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 120 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 31730); common length : 30.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 556); max. published weight: 12.0 kg (Ref. 31730)

Environment

Benthopelagic; potamodromous (Ref. 51243); freshwater; depth range 10 - ? m

Climate / Range

Temperate; 10°C - 24°C (Ref. 2060); 57°N - 42°N, 5°W - 36°E

Europe: excluding the Italian, Greek and Iberian peninsulas. The existence of subspecies in the Italian and Iberian peninsulas is recognized by authors: Barbus barbus bocagei in Portugal and central and northern Spain; Barbus barbus plebejus in Italy; Barbus barbus sclateri in southern Portugal and southern Spain.
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 3 - 4; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7 - 9; Anal spines: 2 - 3; Anal soft rays: 5 - 6; Vertebrae: 46 - 47. Caudal fin with 19-20 rays (Ref. 2196). Also Ref. 40476.

Lives in the deeper, faster-flowing upper reaches of rivers with stony or gravel bottom (barbel zones). Feeds chiefly on benthic invertebrates, such as small crustaceans, insect larvae, mollusks, mayfly and midge larvae (Ref. 6258). Spawning occurs from May to July after the fish have migrated upriver (Ref. 556). Eggs are poisonous (Refs. 4537, 6258).


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Least Concern (LC)	Other (Ref. 4537)

Human uses
Fisheries: minor commercial; aquaculture: likely future use; gamefish: yes; aquarium: commercial


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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Resilience (Ref. 69278)

Low, minimum population doubling time 4.5 - 14 years (tm=3-5)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
High to very high vulnerability (70 of 100)	Not marketed/unknown

Entered by Binohlan, Crispina B.

Modified by Casal, Christine Marie V.

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