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Yellowfin barbel (Luciobarbus xanthopterus) — Cyprinidae

Yellowfin barbel

Luciobarbus xanthopterus
Family: Cyprinidae

The Yellowfin barbel (Luciobarbus xanthopterus) is a freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae that grows up to 150 cm.

Length
150 cm
Water
Freshwater
Diet
Omnivore
Activity
Diurnal
Body shape
Torpedo-shaped
Substrate
Mixed bottom
Danger
Harmless

Description

The yellowfin barbel is a large freshwater barb (Cyprinidae) from the Tigris-Euphrates drainage in the Middle East. The species grows to about 1.5 metres and has a sturdy, silver-grey body with yellowish fins, an inferior mouth and two pairs of barbels. As a bottom-oriented omnivore it lives in rivers, lakes and marshes and eats molluscs, insect larvae, plant material and detritus. It is an important food fish. The fish is harmless to humans.

Frequently asked questions

How do you recognise the Yellowfin barbel?

The Yellowfin barbel has a torpedo-shaped body and is mainly silver-grey.

Where does the Yellowfin barbel live?

The Yellowfin barbel lives in fresh water and is mostly found around mixed bottom.

How big does the Yellowfin barbel get?

The Yellowfin barbel grows to a maximum of about 150 cm.

Is the Yellowfin barbel dangerous to humans?

No, the Yellowfin barbel is harmless to humans.

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All data

Identification

Dutch name
Geelvin-barbeel sourced
English name
Yellowfin barbel sourced
Scientific name
Luciobarbus xanthopterus
Family
Cyprinidae
Other names
Yellowfin barbell sourced

Appearance

Size class
Extra large verified
Max length (cm)
150.0 verified
Body shape
Torpedo-shaped sourced
Dominant colour
Silver / grey sourced
Tail shape
Forked inferred
Mouth position
Inferior (downward) sourced
Barbels
Yes sourced

Habitat & distribution

Water type
Freshwater sourced
Substrate
Mixed bottom sourced
Origin
Native inferred

Behaviour & biology

Diet
Omnivore inferred
Territorial
No inferred
Activity
Diurnal inferred
Reproduction
Separate sexes inferred
Sexual dimorphism
No inferred

For anglers

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 Luciobarbus

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