The Papermouth barbel is a small freshwater fish known for its slender body and distinctive papery mouth. It typically measures around 4-6 inches in length and weighs up to 0.5 pounds. Inhabiting slow-moving rivers and streams, it feeds on insects and small invertebrates. This species exhibits schooling behavior, often forming small groups for protection. This summary is AI generated
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IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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