Barbatula Nuda
📖 Overview
Barbatula Nuda (Barbatula nuda), first described by Bleeker, 1864 is a medium-sized fish in the family Nemacheilidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 22.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Temperate waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.The species is important as a food fish, kept in the aquarium hobby, and considered a sustainable seafood option under current management. As a member of the Nemacheilidae, it shares life-history and morphological traits with its relatives in the group.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 10; Anal soft rays: 8; Vertebrae: 40 - 42. Distinguished from all other species of Barbatula from northern Asia by having an upper lip with a marked and deep median indention (vs. slight and shallow) and a nearly scaleless body or scales only on the caudal-fin base (vs. body scaled posterior to the dorsal-fin origin or a fully scaled body). Can be further diagnosed from B. dgebuadzei in having closely-set nostrils (vs. widely separated) and 40-42 vertebrae (vs. 43-45). Similar to both Barbatula altayensis and B. sawadai in the shared presence of closely-set nostrils, a character distinguishing them from all other congeners from northern Asia with widely separated nostrils. Can be further diagnosed from B. altayensis in having 40-42 vertebrae (vs. 44-45), and from B. sawadai in having 7 branched dorsal-fin rays (vs. 8). Resembles B. compressirostrisi (or B. golubtsovii) and B. dgebuadzei in scalation in that the body is scaleless or scales only on the caudal-fin base. Further differs from B. compressirostrisi (or B. golubtsovii) in having 40-42 vertebrae (vs. 45-47) and closely-set nostril (vs. widely separated) .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Barbatula Nuda is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Temperate
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Barbatula Nuda is an edible species."
- Clear, bright eyes — cloudy eyes indicate age
- Firm flesh that springs back when pressed
- Fresh ocean smell, never strong or ammonia-like
- Bright red or pink gills, not grey or brown
- Shiny, moist skin with scales tightly attached
- Cloudy or sunken eyes
- Strong fishy or ammonia odour
- Soft, mushy flesh that doesn't spring back
- Discoloured or dry flesh
⚡ Nutrition
Detailed nutritional data for Barbatula Nuda is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Barbatula Nuda has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🔬 Full Nutritional Profile
Per 100g - Raw, per 100g - Source: USDA FoodData Central templates (generic fish average)
📊 Population Dynamics
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🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Barbatula Nuda.
🔍 Similar Species
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