Kingdom Animalia Class Actinopterygii Family Cyprinidae Scientific name Squalius aradensis | Phylum Chordata Order Cypriniformes Genus Squalius Rank Species | |
Similar Squalius carolitertii, Squalius pyrenaicus, Iberochondrostoma lusitanicum, Squalius valentinus, Squalius illyricus | ||
Squalius aradensis is a ray-finned fish species in the family Cyprinidae, growing to 13 cm (5.1 in) SL. 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.
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.
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