Barbus Plebejus

Barbus plebejus, sometimes known as the Adriatic barbel, is a freshwater fish species native to the Adriatic basin, including the Krka, Zrmanja, Cetina, and Neretva rivers in Croatia.

Barbus plebejus is threatened in Croatia by habitat loss and fragmentation, pollution, and overfishing.

The IUCN Red List classifies the species as fragile, and conservation efforts are underway to safeguard and restore its numbers.