barbel
US /ˈbɑːr.bəl/
UK /ˈbɑːr.bəl/
1.
barbillón
a fleshy filament growing from the mouth or snout of a fish
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The catfish has prominent barbels around its mouth.
El bagre tiene barbillones prominentes alrededor de su boca.
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Many bottom-feeding fish use their barbels to detect food.
Muchos peces de fondo usan sus barbillones para detectar alimento.
2.
barbo
a European freshwater fish of the carp family, typically having four barbels around the mouth
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The angler caught a large barbel in the river.
El pescador capturó un gran barbo en el río.
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Barbel are known for their strong fighting ability.
Los barbos son conocidos por su fuerte capacidad de lucha.