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Kosswig's barb (Carasobarbus kosswigi) — Cyprinidae

Kosswig's barb

Carasobarbus kosswigi
Family: Cyprinidae

The Kosswig's barb (Carasobarbus kosswigi) is a freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae that grows up to 15 cm.

Length
15 cm
Water
Freshwater
Diet
Omnivore
Activity
Diurnal
Body shape
Torpedo-shaped
Substrate
Mixed bottom
Danger
Harmless

Description

The Kosswig's barb is a cyprinid (Cyprinidae) from fresh water of the Tigris-Euphrates basin in the Middle East. The species grows to about 15 cm and has a stocky, silvery body with fine scales. As a bottom-oriented omnivore it lives in rivers and streams and eats algae, small invertebrates, plant material and detritus. The fish is harmless to humans.

Frequently asked questions

How do you recognise the Kosswig's barb?

The Kosswig's barb has a torpedo-shaped body and is mainly silver-grey.

Where does the Kosswig's barb live?

The Kosswig's barb lives in fresh water and is mostly found around mixed bottom.

How big does the Kosswig's barb get?

The Kosswig's barb grows to a maximum of about 15 cm.

Is the Kosswig's barb dangerous to humans?

No, the Kosswig's barb is harmless to humans.

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All data

Identification

Dutch name
Kosswigs barbeel sourced
English name
Kosswig's barb sourced
Scientific name
Carasobarbus kosswigi
Family
Cyprinidae

Appearance

Size class
Small verified
Max length (cm)
15.0 verified
Body shape
Torpedo-shaped sourced
Dominant colour
Silver / grey sourced
Tail shape
Forked inferred

Habitat & distribution

Water type
Freshwater sourced
Substrate
Mixed bottom sourced
Origin
Native inferred

Behaviour & biology

Diet
Omnivore inferred
Territorial
No inferred
Activity
Diurnal inferred
Reproduction
Separate sexes inferred
Sexual dimorphism
No inferred

For anglers

Fishing method
Klein van stuk en nauwelijks een hengelsportdoel; wordt vooral incidenteel of als aasvis gevangen. inferred
Regulations source
FishBase ↗ inferred

Safety

Danger to humans
Harmless verified

Status & sources

Sources
FishBase via GBIF (DwC-A), CC-BY-NC 4.0

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