barbel

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Steven, from Barrow-Upon-Soar, Leicestershire, said he had been fishing for barbel on 23 February when he heard screams.

From BBC • Mar. 2, 2026

As she grows, her eyes recede, and she blossoms huge teeth, rows of light-producing organs lining the body, and a barbel, a whisker-like chin projection.

From National Geographic • Feb. 7, 2024

At Dianchi authorities are also trying to reintroduce more golden line barbel, a fish native to the lake almost wiped out by pollution and invasive species.

From Reuters • Oct. 18, 2021

A look at beneficial collaborations between hippos and barbel fish, lizards and lions, and even people and honeyguide birds, which — who knew? — lead the way to beehives.

From New York Times • May 11, 2016

I saw two unpromising, quick barbel chase each other upstream from bank to bank as we solemnly arranged our hooks and sinkers.

From The Queen's Twin and Other Stories by Jewett, Sarah Orne