Barb Animal Pictures

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school of barbs

school of barbs
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Barbs can be up to 13 inches in length!

barb fish

barb fish
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Barbs are popular pets — perfect for aquarium life.

two barb fish

two barb fish
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Barbs are aggressive, but they're also hearty and adaptable.

barb fish

barb fish
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Barbs eat algae, smaller fish, insects and crustaceans.

barb fish in an aquarium

barb fish in an aquarium
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Birds and larger fish are predators of barb fish.

barb fish with red spot

barb fish with red spot
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Barbs are freshwater fish belonging to a family of 1,768 species.