Squalius aradensis
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 | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Actinopterygii |
Order: | Cypriniformes |
Family: | Cyprinidae |
Subfamily: | Leuciscinae |
Genus: | Squalius |
Species: | S. aradensis |
Binomial name | |
Squalius aradensis (Coelho, Bogutskaya, Rodrigues & Collares-Pereira, 1998) | |
Synonyms | |
Leuciscus aradensis Coelho, Bogutskaya, Rodrigues & Collares-Pereira, 1998[2] |
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
- Crivelli, A.J. (2006). "Squalius aradensis". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN. 2006: e.T61342A12465192. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2006.RLTS.T61342A12465192.en. Retrieved 10 January 2018.
- Froese, Rainer and Pauly, Daniel, eds. (2014). "Squalius aradensis" in FishBase. August 2014 version.
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