Vincent'sFUNWILDFACTS

Barbel vs Rosey Reds / Fathead Minnow

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

Size

Barbel

Barbel

1.2 m

Human

1.75 m

Rosey Reds / Fathead Minnow

Rosey Reds / Fathead Minnow

0.09 m

BarbelRosey Reds / Fathead Minnow
Weight0.5–12 kg1–3 g
Length0.25–1.2 m5–9 cm
Lifespan8–20 yrs2–3 yrs
Incubation10 days4 days
Offspring3000–40000 200–500
DietOmnivoreOmnivore
Conservation StatusLeast ConcernLeast Concern
Activity PatternNocturnalDiurnal
MigrationPartial MigrantResident
HabitatRiver, LakeRiver, Lake, Wetland, Grassland
RegionsEuropeNorth America
FamilyCyprinidaeCyprinidae
OrderCypriniformesCypriniformes