Fin's Fish Guide
The Thinlip barb (Labiobarbus leptocheilus) is a freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae that grows up to 30 cm.
Description
The thinlip barb is a cyprinid (Cyprinidae) from Southeast Asia. The species has an elongate, silvery body with a conspicuously long, many-rayed dorsal fin. It lives from midwater to the bottom in rivers and streams and enters flooded fields at high water. With its inferior mouth it forages the sediment for algae, diatoms, detritus and small invertebrates. It lives in schools. The species is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Thinlip barb?
The Thinlip barb has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly silver-grey and shows a plain pattern. Strikingly long, many-rayed dorsal fin; schooling bottom-forager of South-East Asia.
Where does the Thinlip barb live?
The Thinlip barb lives in fresh water and is mostly found around mixed bottom. Southeast Asia; rivers, streams and flooded plains.
How big does the Thinlip barb get?
The Thinlip barb grows to a maximum of about 30 cm.
Is the Thinlip barb dangerous to humans?
No, the Thinlip barb is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Thinlip barb edible?
Yes, the Thinlip barb is commonly eaten.
More photos
Want the complete picture on the Thinlip barb?
Point your camera at the fish and Fin names the species in seconds. Free, and the Thinlip barb is one of 12,519 species in the app.
Or scan with your phone
All data
Identification
Appearance
Habitat & distribution
Behaviour & biology
For anglers
Safety
Status & sources
Same genus Labiobarbus
More from the family Cyprinidae
Want the complete picture on the Thinlip barb?
Point your camera at the fish and Fin names the species in seconds. Free, and the Thinlip barb is one of 12,519 species in the app.
Or scan with your phone