Vincent'sFUNWILDFACTS

Barbel vs Golden Shiner

Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.

Size

Barbel

Barbel

1.2 m

Human

1.75 m

Golden Shiner

Golden Shiner

0.3 m

BarbelGolden Shiner
Weight0.5–12 kg10–150 g
Length0.25–1.2 m5–30 cm
Lifespan8–20 yrs3–9 yrs
Incubation10 days–
Offspring3000–40000 1000–200000
DietOmnivoreOmnivore
Conservation StatusLeast ConcernLeast Concern
Activity PatternNocturnalDiurnal
MigrationPartial MigrantResident
HabitatRiver, LakeLake, River, Wetland
RegionsEuropeNorth America
FamilyCyprinidaeCyprinidae
OrderCypriniformesCypriniformes