Mediterranean_barbel

Mediterranean barbel

Mediterranean barbel

Species of fish

The Mediterranean barbel or southern barbel (Barbus meridionalis) is a species of ray-finned fish in the family Cyprinidae. It is found in France and Spain.[2] It is one of the tastiest river fish, prized for its delicate texture and succulent flavor.

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Its natural habitats are rivers and intermittent rivers. It is becoming rare due to habitat loss.

References

  1. [1]
    Crivelli, A.J. (2006). "Barbus meridionalis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2006: e.T2567A9455918. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2006.RLTS.T2567A9455918.en. Retrieved 14 November 2021.
  2. [2]
    Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.) (2016). "Barbus meridionalis" in FishBase. February 2016 version.
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