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THREATENED FISHES OF THE WORLD: Iberochondrostoma almacai COELHO, MESQUITA & COLLARES-PEREIRA, 2005 (Cyprinidae)

Joana Isabel Robalo ; Unidade de Investigação em Eco-Etologia, Instituto Superior de Psicologia Aplicada, 34. 1149-041 Lisboa, Portugal
Carla Sousa-Santos ; Unidade de Investigação em Eco-Etologia, Instituto Superior de Psicologia Aplicada, 34. 1149-041 Lisboa, Portugal
Maria Manuela Coelho ; Universidade de Lisboa, Faculdade de Ciências, Centro de Biologia Ambiental/Departamento de Biologia Animal, Campo Grande, 1749-016 Lisboa, Portugal
Vítor Carvalho Almada ; Unidade de Investigação em Eco-Etologia, Instituto Superior de Psicologia Aplicada, 34. 1149-041 Lisboa, Portugal


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Abstract

Iberochondrostoma almacai is an endemic cyprinid fish from the southwest of the Iberian Peninsula, with a distribution area restricted to three independent Portuguese river basins. This species is critically endangered due to water abstraction, pollution, habitat destruction and introduction of exotic species. Captive breeding for restocking purposes is already being conducted.

Keywords

Iberochondrostoma almacai; endemic species; conservation; restocking

Hrčak ID:

108855

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/108855

Publication date:

1.10.2013.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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