Barbel vs Mediterranean barbel
Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.
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Size
Barbel
1.2 m
Human
1.75 m
Mediterranean barbel
0.12 m
| Barbel | Mediterranean barbel | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 0.5–12 kg | 5–25 g |
| Length | 0.25–1.2 m | 6–12 cm |
| Lifespan | 8–20 yrs | 3–6 yrs |
| Incubation | 10 days | – |
| Offspring | 3000–40000 | 500–3000 |
| 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 | Europe |
| Family | Cyprinidae | Cyprinidae |
| Order | Cypriniformes | Cypriniformes |