Vincent'sFUNWILDFACTS

Barbel vs Toxostome

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

Size

Barbel

Barbel

1.2 m

Human

1.75 m

Toxostome

Toxostome

0.3 m

BarbelToxostome
Weight0.5–12 kg50–300 g
Length0.25–1.2 m15–30 cm
Lifespan8–20 yrs5–10 yrs
Incubation10 days–
Offspring3000–40000 1000–5000
DietOmnivoreOmnivore
Conservation StatusLeast ConcernLeast Concern
Activity PatternNocturnalDiurnal
MigrationPartial MigrantResident
HabitatRiver, LakeRiver, Lake
RegionsEuropeEurope
FamilyCyprinidaeCyprinidae
OrderCypriniformesCypriniformes