Barbel steed

The Barbel Steed is a relatively common grey fish found in all versions of Animal Crossing. It is found in the river all day and all year round. It is an inexpensive fish, as it sells for 200 bells. Its shadow size is around medium.

Further Information
The Hemibarbus labeo or 'Barbel Steed' is a harmless fish that lives in the rocky, fast flowing bottoms of rivers. It is carp-like in appearance. The name 'barbel' is derived from the Latin Barba, meaning beard which is a reference to the two pairs of barbs by its mouth. There are different types of Barbels scattered across the world- they can be found in Europe, Asia and Africa. The Barbel Steed however, is an Asian fish, found in the Amur basin where it is locally refered to as the Amur barbel (Barbel Steed).