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Signal barb (Labiobarbus festivus) — Cyprinidae

Signal barb

Labiobarbus festivus
Family: Cyprinidae

The Signal barb (Labiobarbus festivus) is a freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae that grows up to 34 cm.

Length
33.7 cm
Water
Freshwater
Diet
Omnivore
Behaviour
Schooling
Activity
Diurnal
Body shape
Elongated (eel-like)
Substrate
Mixed bottom
Danger
Harmless
Edibility
Commonly eaten

Description

The signal barb is a cyprinid (Cyprinidae) from fresh water of Sundaland in Southeast Asia. The species grows to about 34 cm and has an elongate, silvery body with a conspicuously high, flag-like dorsal fin and fringed lips. As a schooling fish it migrates through rivers and rasps algae, growth and detritus from the bottom and wood. It is a food fish. The fish is harmless to humans.

Frequently asked questions

How do you recognise the Signal barb?

The Signal barb has an elongate, eel-like body and is mainly silver-grey.

Where does the Signal barb live?

The Signal barb lives in fresh water and is mostly found around mixed bottom.

How big does the Signal barb get?

The Signal barb grows to a maximum of about 34 cm.

Is the Signal barb dangerous to humans?

No, the Signal barb is harmless to humans.

Is the Signal barb edible?

Yes, the Signal barb is commonly eaten.

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All data

Identification

Dutch name
Signaal-franjelipbarbeel sourced
English name
Signal barb sourced
Scientific name
Labiobarbus festivus
Family
Cyprinidae
Other names
Signal barb verified

Appearance

Size class
Medium verified
Max length (cm)
33.7 verified
Body shape
Elongated (eel-like) sourced
Dominant colour
Silver / grey sourced
Tail shape
Forked inferred

Habitat & distribution

Water type
Freshwater sourced
Substrate
Mixed bottom sourced
Origin
Native inferred

Behaviour & biology

Diet
Omnivore inferred
Social behaviour
Schooling sourced
Territorial
No inferred
Activity
Diurnal inferred
Reproduction
Separate sexes inferred
Sexual dimorphism
No inferred

For anglers

Edibility
Commonly eaten inferred
Fishing method
Bodemvissen met natuurlijk aas (worm, garnaal of vis) op of vlak boven de bodem. inferred
Regulations source
FishBase ↗ inferred

Safety

Danger to humans
Harmless verified

Status & sources

Sources
FishBase via GBIF (DwC-A), CC-BY-NC 4.0

Same genus Labiobarbus

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