BordaloSqualius alburnoides

A small species with a narrow, compressed body and a straight, pointed head. The mouth is terminal with a well-developed lower jaw. The species has a large mouth and eyes relative to the size of its head. It has a black horizontal band on the midline of the body, from the head to the base of the caudal fin.

WHERE TO FIND IT IN AROUCA GEOPARK

Vulnerável

Endemismo Ibérico

Protected Species

Breeding Season March - July

Dimension Length: 8 - 13cm

Habitat Permanent or intermittent rivers and streams, in watercourses of reduced width and depth.

Bordalo  ©Avelino Vieira

Bordalo ©Avelino Vieira

Bordalo  ©Avelino Vieira

Bordalo ©Avelino Vieira

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