The Danube barbel (Barbus balcanicus) is a species of freshwater fish widespread in southeastern Europe. It is difficult to diagnose from e.g. Barbus carpathicus and Barbus petenyi in the field.

Danube barbel
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Cypriniformes
Family: Cyprinidae
Subfamily: Barbinae
Genus: Barbus
Species:
B. balcanicus
Binomial name
Barbus balcanicus

References

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  1. ^ J. Freyhof; M. Kottelat (2008). "Barbus balcanicus". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. e.T135564A4145937. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2008.RLTS.T135564A4145937.en.