Occurs in the deep, slow current of large rivers and usually prefers areas with abundant vegetation with rocky substrates during the summer. Associated species includes the following Luciobarbus esocinus, Garra rufa, Acanthobrama marmid, Alburnus sella, Chondrostoma regium, Squalius berak. Oxynoemacheilus euphraticus, Glyptothorax cous and G. alidaei .
This species is distinguished by the following characters: scales on lateral line 40-44; with a prominent black blotch on end of caudal peduncle in specimens< 8.5 cm SL; head length 22-25; dorsal fin height 19-26% SL; distance between base of pelvic and anal fins short, 24-25% SL; with two pairs of barbels; well-developed median lobe on the lower lip .Cross section: oval.
Behavioural data for Carasobarbus Doadrioi is currently being reviewed.
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical
The following diseases are known to affect Carasobarbus Doadrioi.
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