Where Does Lozano's Gudgeon Live?

Lozano's Gudgeon lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Lozano's Gudgeon

Water type

freshwater

Depth

Typically found in shallow to moderate depths, usually less than 2 meters.

Environment

Prefers clear, well-oxygenated rivers and streams with moderate to fast currents. It is a benthic species, inhabiting areas with gravel, sand, or stony substrates, often with aquatic vegetation. Less commonly found in lakes or slow-moving waters.

Geographic range

Native to the Iberian Peninsula, specifically in river basins draining to the Atlantic Ocean in Portugal and Spain (e.g., Douro, Tagus, Guadiana, Guadalquivir). Its distribution is more restricted compared to the broader Gobio gobio.

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