barbel
US /ˈbɑːr.bəl/
UK /ˈbɑːr.bəl/
1.
barbilho
a fleshy filament growing from the mouth or snout of a fish
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The catfish has prominent barbels around its mouth.
O bagre tem barbilhos proeminentes ao redor da boca.
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Many bottom-feeding fish use their barbels to detect food.
Muitos peixes de fundo usam seus barbilhos para detectar alimentos.
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.
O pescador pegou um grande barbo no rio.
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Barbel are known for their strong fighting ability.
Os barbos são conhecidos por sua forte capacidade de luta.