Scientific name: Luciobarbus microcephalus
Common name: Barbo-de-cabeça-pequena
Description: Elongated body. The eyes are located near the dorsal profile of the head, which is convex. The head is small and the inner mouth with short spikes in relation to the size of the head. Small and numerous scales. It can reach the maximum length of 50cm.
Breeding season: march-april/may (depends on water temperature, 18-20ºC).
Diet: Generalist, with macroinvertebrates and plant material being the predominant food.
Status: NEARLY THREATENED
