Squalius aradensis
Appearance
Squalius aradensis | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Actinopterygii |
Order: | Cypriniformes |
Family: | Cyprinidae |
Subfamily: | Leuciscinae |
Genus: | Squalius |
Species: | S. aradensis
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Binomial name | |
Squalius aradensis | |
Synonyms | |
Leuciscus aradensis Coelho, Bogutskaya, Rodrigues & Collares-Pereira, 1998[2] |
Squalius aradensis is a ray-finned fish species in the family Cyprinidae, growing to 13 cm (5.1 in) SL.[2] It is endemic to Portugal where it is found in only three river basins: Arade, Algibre, and Bordeira basins. It is threatened by water extraction, drought, and introduction of exotic fish species.[1]
Squalius aradensis is an ubiquitous species which inhabits small to medium-sized streams with Mediterranean water regime. It may be restricted to very small pools during summer. It breeds in shallow riffle habitats in fast-flowing water.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Crivelli, A.J. (2006). "Squalius aradensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2006: e.T61342A12465192. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2006.RLTS.T61342A12465192.en. Retrieved 17 November 2021.
- ^ a b c Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Squalius aradensis". FishBase. August 2014 version.