Squalius Castellanus
📖 Overview
Squalius Castellanus (Squalius castellanus), first described by Doadrio, Perea & Alonso, 2007 is a fish in the family Cyprinidae (order Cypriniformes). It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Temperate waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Endangered.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Differs from other Iberian Squalius species by a combination of the following characters: wide infraorbital bones that do not cover the adductor mandibulae muscle; scales on the upper transversal line 7; lateral line scales 39-42 (mean 39.8); a short and wide head, 4.3-4.9 (mean = 4.5) times the standard length; pectoral-ventral length, reaching 2.2-2.4 (mean = 2.3) times the standard length .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Squalius Castellanus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; potamodromous . Temperate
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Squalius Castellanus.
🔍 Similar Species
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