Romanian barbel

Barbus petenyi

Elongated Carp from European Waters

Romanian barbel is a freshwater fish from Europe. It inhabits freshwater habitats. The species reaches a recorded maximum of 25 cm.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Minnows, Carps, and Loaches
Family: Cyprinidae
Genus: Barbus
Maximum length: 25 cm
Water: Freshwater
Body shape: elongated
Distribution: Europe: Danube drainage in Bulgaria and Romania; Kamchyia drainage (Black Sea basin) in Bulgaria.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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