| Leuciscidae (Minnows), subfamily: Leuciscinae |
| 25 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
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benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Europe: Portugal from Limia to Tornada drainages (south of Douro) (Ref. 59043). Reported from Iberian Peninsula, Spain (Ref. 119049). |
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Diagnosed from its congeners by the possession of the following characters: lateral line usually with 30-38 + 2-3 scales; 3-4 (usually 3) scale rows between lateral line and pelvic fin origin; 11-12 circumpeduncular scale rows; eye diameter smaller than snout length; snout rounded, obtuse; and ventral profile of head with a marked angle at articulation of lower jaw (Ref. 59043). |
| Occur in coastal rivers and terminal segments of main rivers. Adults are found commonly in lower reaches of rivers (Ref. 59043). Threatened due to pollution and habitat destruction (Ref. 26100). |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 08 March 2011 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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