Scientific name: Luciobarbus steindachneri
Common name: Barbo de Steindachner
Description: Elongated body compressed laterally, being able to surpass 40cm in length. The dorsal profile of the body is convex, the head (also with convex profile) is of medium size. The mouth is an inlet with medium-sized barbs. The dorsal fin profile is concave. It has numerous and small scales.
Breeding season: march to may/june (depending on water temperature: 18-20 ° C).
Diet: Generalist, with macroinvertebrates being the predominant food.
Status: NEARLY THREATENED
