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Common Barbel

Barbus barbus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Cypriniformes ›Family: Cyprinidae ›Genus: Barbus

About

The common barbel, Barbus barbus, is a species of freshwater fish belonging to the family Cyprinidae. It shares the common name 'barbel' with its many relatives in the genus Barbus, of which it is the type species. In Great Britain it is usually referred to simply as the barbel; similar names are used elsewhere in Europe, such as barbeau in France. The name derives from the four whiskerlike structures located at the corners of the fish's...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Common Barbel?
The scientific name of Common Barbel is Barbus barbus.
What is the conservation status of Common Barbel?
The Common Barbel has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Common Barbel belong to?
Common Barbel belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Common Barbel belong to?
Common Barbel belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Common Barbel belong to?
Common Barbel belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
What order does Common Barbel belong to?
Common Barbel belongs to the order Cypriniformes.
What family does Common Barbel belong to?
Common Barbel belongs to the family Cyprinidae.
What genus does Common Barbel belong to?
Common Barbel belongs to the genus Barbus.