Gaby Pillows The Barbel

This popular fish species from the cyprinidae family, native to Northern and Eastern Europe, is a favorite among anglers. With its characteristic elongated, aerodynamic body and dark back with golden sides, the barbel is a powerful and enduring species that thrives in oxygen-rich waters with strong currents and sandy or pebbled bottoms. It feeds on small organisms like gastropods, insects and small crustaceans, but be warned: its roe is poisonous to humans.