Barbel chub
Squaliobarbus curriculus
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Brackish
Overview
Barbel chub (Squaliobarbus curriculus) is a brackish-water fish of the family Xenocyprididae (East Asian Minnows), in the order Cypriniformes. Maximum recorded length is 49 cm, with a maximum published weight of 1.6 kg. Recorded habitats include estuaries.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 48,79999923706055 cm |
| Maximum Weight | 1,6 kg |
Habitat & Distribution
Estuaries
Su Tipi
Brackish
Taxonomy
| Takım | Cypriniformes (Carps and minnows) |
| Familya | Xenocyprididae (East Asian Minnows) |
| Türler | Squaliobarbus curriculus |
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How big does Barbel chub get?
Barbel chub can grow up to 48.79999923706055 cm long and weigh 1.6 kg.
Where is Barbel chub found?
Estuaries
What family does Barbel chub belong to?
Barbel chub (Squaliobarbus curriculus) belongs to the family Xenocyprididae (East Asian Minnows) in the order Cypriniformes (Carps and minnows).
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