Barbel vs Common minnow
Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.
Size
Barbel
1.2 m
Human
1.75 m
Common minnow
0.14 m
| Barbel | Common minnow | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 0.5–12 kg | 2–12 g |
| Length | 0.25–1.2 m | 6–14 cm |
| Top Speed | – | 5 km/h |
| Lifespan | 8–20 yrs | 3–8 yrs |
| Incubation | 10 days | 5 days |
| Offspring | 3000–40000 | 200–1000 |
| Diet | Omnivore | Omnivore |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Activity Pattern | Nocturnal | Diurnal |
| Migration | Partial Migrant | Resident |
| Habitat | River, Lake | River, Lake, Wetland |
| Regions | Europe | Nordics, Europe, Asia |
| Family | Cyprinidae | Cyprinidae |
| Order | Cypriniformes | Cypriniformes |