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Iberochondrostoma oretanum (Doadrio & Carmona, 2003) |
Family: | Leuciscidae (Minnows), subfamily: Leuciscinae | |||
Max. size: | 9 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater | |||
Distribution: | Europe: Jándula system, Guadalquivir drainage in Spain. | |||
Diagnosis: | Diagnosed from its congeners by having 53-58 + 2-3 scales on lateral line, 5-6 scale rows between lateral line and pelvic origin and eye diameter 0.7-1.0 times snout length (Ref. 59043). | |||
Biology: | Inhabits clear water with sand and rock bottom in stretches with slow current and underwater vegetation. Reaches up to about 9 cm SL (Ref. 59043). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 05 December 2023 (B1ab(iii)) Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |