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
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
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

  1. 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.
  2. Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.) (2014). "Squalius aradensis" in FishBase. August 2014 version.


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