Achondrostoma salmantinum facts for kids
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Achondrostoma salmantinum is a special type of freshwater fish. It belongs to the Cyprinidae family, which includes carps and minnows. This fish is only found in a few rivers in the Province of Salamanca, Spain. It's often called the Salamanca Bream.
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About the Salamanca Bream
The Salamanca Bream is a small fish that lives in fresh water. Scientists Ignacio Doadrio and Benigno Elvira discovered and named it in 2007. This fish is quite unique because it only lives in a very small area of the world.
Where the Salamanca Bream Lives
This fish makes its home in five small rivers. These rivers flow into the Duero basin in Spain. The Salamanca Bream likes clear streams with sandy bottoms. It prefers parts of the river where the water flows slowly. These slow-moving areas often have many water plants, called aquatic macrophytes, which the fish enjoys.
Why the Salamanca Bream is Endangered
Even though the Salamanca Bream is common in its small home, its numbers are going down. This means it is an endangered species. The main reasons for its decline are:
- Less Water: Farmers take a lot of water from the rivers for their crops. This makes the water levels in the streams drop.
- Dams and Weirs: Building dams and weirs (small dams) on the rivers changes the fish's natural home. This makes it harder for them to live and reproduce.
Scientists and conservation groups are working to protect the Salamanca Bream. They want to make sure this unique fish can survive for many years to come.
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In Spanish: Sarda para niños
