Albanian Barbel

Luciobarbus albanicus

Sixty Centimeters Carp

Albanian Barbel is a freshwater fish from Europe. It inhabits freshwater habitats. The species reaches a recorded maximum of 60 cm.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Minnows, Carps, and Loaches
Family: Cyprinidae
Genus: Luciobarbus
Maximum length: 60 cm
Water: Freshwater
Body shape: elongated
Distribution: Europe: Greece from Kalamas to Mornos (except Acheron) and Pinios drainages (Pelopennese), including Lakes Trichonis, Amvrakia and Pamvotis. Despite its scientific name, this species is not found in Albania.
Conservation status: NTNear Threatened

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