Fishing for Albanian barbel

Luciobarbus albanicus

The Albanian barbel is a freshwater fish found in the rivers and lakes of the Balkans. It features a streamlined body with a silvery-bronze hue and distinctive barbels around its mouth. Typically reaching up to 16 inches and weighing around 2 pounds, it feeds on invertebrates and plant matter. This species is known for its social, schooling behavior. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Freshwater

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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