Squalius caetobrigus
Squalius caetobrigus Mendes, Perea, Sousa, Sousa-Santos & Doadrio, 2024
Sado chub Sado chub

Family:  Leuciscidae (Minnows), subfamily: Leuciscinae
Max. size:  10.4 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  Europe: Portugal.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 3-3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-8; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 8-8. This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following set of characters: 39-42 canaliculate scales on the lateral line; 6-7 scales above the lateral line; 3-4 scales below the lateral line; short preorbital distance short (HL/PrOL is 4.2-6.2); absence of contact between the fourth infraorbital bone and the preopercular; short dentary with a very developed coronoid process. long and thin posterior process of the maxilla; long and thin lower branch of the pharyngeal bone; small pharyngeal plate of the pharyngeal bone (Ref. 133018).
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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