Ruivaco

Achondrostoma oligolepis

Coastal Portuguese streams threatened by pollution and habitat loss

Ruivaco is a freshwater fish found around Europe. It inhabits freshwater habitats. The species reaches a recorded maximum of 25 cm.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Minnows, Carps, and Loaches
Family: Cyprinidae
Genus: Achondrostoma
Maximum length: 25 cm
Water: Freshwater
Body shape: fusiform
Distribution: Europe: Portugal from Limia to Tornada drainages (south of Douro) (Ref. 59043 ). Reported from Iberian Peninsula, Spain (Ref. 119049 ).
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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