Golden bogPseudochondrostoma duriense

A medium-sized species with an elongated, slender body. It has a greenish-golden coloration, with small, very obvious black spots. The mouth is lower and straight, with a very rigid lower lip. The dorsal fin is small and has a concave profile, while the anal fin has 8 branched rays and the same type of profile. The caudal fin is very open and fork-shaped.

WHERE TO FIND IT AT AROUCA GEOPARK

Pouco Preocupante

Endemismo Ibérico

Protected Species

Breeding Season April - June

Dimension Length (max.): 45 cm

Habitat Middle stretches of rivers, in areas with current and in dams.

Boga-do-douro  ©Avelino Vieira

Boga-do-douro ©Avelino Vieira

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