Peloponnesian barbel (Barbus peloponnesius)

General data
- Main name: Peloponnesian barbel
- Climates: Subtropical
- Habitat: Freshwater
- Native: Europe
- Distribution: Arachthos
Classification
- Genus: Barbus - Barbel
- Family: Cyprinidae - Carps
- Order: Cypriniformes - Carps
- Class: Teleostei - Ray-finned fishes
- Superclass: Osteichthyes - Bony fishes
Description
Occurs in lakes and in water bodies on low-lying plains, with little current. Found in lower and upper parts of streams with stone bottom and current. Feeds on aquatic invertebrates. Threatened by water abstraction. Attains a maximum size of about 19 cm SL Endemic to the western Greece from Kalamas to Pamissos drainages.