Catalonian barbel
📖 Overview
Adults occur in water bodies on low-lying plains, with little current; in water courses at high altitudes and in springs and associated wetlands . Most frequently found in upper, cooler stretches of streams, with current and stone bottom. They feed mainly on benthic macro-invertebrates, especially insect larvae. Spawning occurs on vegetation and under stones . Threatened by water abstraction, pollution, and habitat destruction .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Diagnosed from other species of Barbus and Luciobarbus in Iberian Peninsula by having the following characters: body with numerous small black dots, more or less aligned in longitudinal series along scale rows; anal, part of caudal and pelvic fins red during spawning season; lower lip with a median lobe; last simple dorsal ray slender, with small or without serrae posteriorly; and lateral line with 46-50 + 3-4 scales .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Catalonian barbel is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Catalonian barbel is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Catalonian barbel is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; potamodromous . Temperate; 44°N - 36°N
🌿 Ecology
benthic macro-invertebrates, especially insect larvae
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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