Cobitis paludica (de Buen, 1930)
Raboseta
Cobitis paludica
photo by Ribeiro, F.

Family:  Cobitidae (Spined loaches)
Max. size:  7 cm SL (male/unsexed); 13 cm SL (female); max. reported age: 5 years
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater, non-migratory
Distribution:  Europe: Iberian Peninsula, except in Alagon system (Tagus drainage), northern Ebro and northern Douro drainages. Also found north of the peninsula where it has been locally introduced.
Diagnosis:  Presence of mandibular barbel 4-8 times in HL. Pectoral fin length 4.3-5.4 times in SL in males, 4.3-9.0 times in females. 6-7.5 branched dorsal rays. One lamina circularis.
Biology:  A short-lived species, secretive in nature (Ref. 38442). Adults inhabit middle and lower reaches, with shallow waters, sandy bottoms and submerged plants (Ref. 11240). During dry periods, they can survive in very small water bodies (Ref. 59043). Feed on invertebrates and plants. Spawn in May to July. Oviparous, with distinct pairing during breeding (Ref. 205). Eggs are small (1.7 mm) and sticky, placed within dense vegetation if available (Ref. 59043). Threatened due to pollution, habitat destruction and the introduction of other species (Ref. 26100).
IUCN Red List Status: Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 31 January 2006 (A2ce+3ce) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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