The Mursa barbel (Luciobarbus mursa) is a freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae that grows up to 40 cm.
Description
The mursa barbel is a freshwater barb (Cyprinidae) from the Kura drainage and adjacent rivers of the Caspian region of West Asia. The species grows to about 40 cm and has a streamlined, silvery body with an inferior mouth and two pairs of barbels. As a bottom-oriented omnivore it lives in flowing rivers and searches for insect larvae, molluscs, algae and detritus. It is a local food fish. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Mursa barbel?
The Mursa barbel has an elongate, eel-like body and is mainly silver-grey.
Where does the Mursa barbel live?
The Mursa barbel lives in fresh water and is mostly found around mixed bottom.
How big does the Mursa barbel get?
The Mursa barbel grows to a maximum of about 40 cm.
Is the Mursa barbel dangerous to humans?
No, the Mursa barbel is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Luciobarbus
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