Home > Species related by geography to the Northern Iberian spined-loach
Species that have a similar geographic range to the Northern Iberian spined-loach (Cobitis calderoni)
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Sei whale (Balaenoptera borealis)
The sei whale is smaller in size than the fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus), and can be distinguished from this similar species because it... More 11 Images 2 Videos -
Tilo (Ocotea foetens)
Information on the tilo is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 8 Images 0 videos -
Natterer's bat (Myotis nattereri)
The medium sized Natterer's bat (Myotis nattereri) has a grey-brown back and whitish fur to the underside, a pinkish face and quite... More 19 Images 1 Video -
Geoffroy’s bat (Myotis emarginatus)
Geoffroy’s bat (Myotis emarginatus) is a relatively small bat characterized by a distinct notch on each ear, hence its alternative name of... More 6 Images 0 videos -
Mediterranean tree frog (Hyla meridionalis)
The Mediterranean tree frog (Hyla meridionalis) is a slender, smooth-skinned amphibian, with long limbs and adhesive discs on the digits... More 21 Images 0 videos -
Carbonell's wall lizard (Podarcis carbonelli)
Described as recently as 2002, Carbonell’s wall lizard (Podarcis carbonelli) is a relatively small, compact lizard that is endemic to the... More 4 Images 0 videos -
Medicinal leech (Hirudo medicinalis)
The medicinal leech (Hirudo medicinalis) has a slightly flattened cylindrical body, divided into 33 or 34 segments. The upperside is dark... More 7 Images 1 Video -
Nut-grass (Cyperus rotundus)
The nut-grass (Cyperus rotundus) is a slender, erect, perennial sedge which spreads by means of a fibrous root system. Its slender... More 10 Images 0 videos -
Common wall gecko (Tarentola mauritanica)
Information on the common wall gecko (Tarentola mauritanica) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 17 Images 1 Video -
Common tree frog (Hyla arborea)
Information on the common tree frog is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 29 Images 2 Videos -
Wildcat (Felis silvestris)
The wild ancestor of the domestic cat, the wildcat (Felis silvestris) bears a striking resemblance to its tame relatives. In fact... More 59 Images 12 Videos -
Common otter (Lutra lutra)
The elusive common otter (Lutra lutra) has sleek brown fur, which is often paler on the underside, and a long lithe body with a thick tail... More 52 Images 18 Videos -
American mink (Mustela vison)
The introduced American mink (Mustela vison) has a slender body, short legs and a tail that is about a third of the body length. The... More 7 Images 15 Videos -
Natterjack toad (Bufo calamita)
The chief distinguishing feature of the natterjack toad (Bufo calamita) is the yellow stripe down its back. Shorter hind legs also tell... More 35 Images 4 Videos -
Common fire salamander (Salamandra salamandra)
Information on the common fire salamander is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 25 Images 2 Videos -
Smalleyed ray (Raja microocellata)
Like other skates and rays, the most notable feature of the smalleyed ray (Raja microocellata) is its large pectoral fins that provide... More 3 Images 0 videos -
Lesser horseshoe bat (Rhinolophus hipposideros)
The lesser horseshoe bat (Rhinolophus hipposideros) is one of the smallest British bats. It has soft fluffy fur, which is brownish on the... More 21 Images 1 Video -
Weasel (Mustela nivalis)
Britain's smallest native carnivore, the weasel (Mustela nivalis) has a long slender body, and a short tail. The fur is ginger to a rich... More 9 Images 3 Videos -
Greater horseshoe bat (Rhinolophus ferrumequinum)
The greater horseshoe bat (Rhinolophus ferrumequinum) is the larger of the two horseshoe bats found in Britain. They are so-named from the... More 23 Images 5 Videos -
Sharp-ribbed salamander (Pleurodeles waltl)
Also known as the sharp-ribbed newt, the sharp-ribbed salamander (Pleurodeles waltl) is one of Europe’s largest salamander species. It is... More 11 Images 0 videos -
Atlantic bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus)
One of the largest of the tunas, the Atlantic bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus) has been called a ‘pinnacle of fish evolution’, referring to... More 6 Images 0 videos -
Turkish gecko (Hemidactylus turcicus)
The Turkish gecko is a pale reptile, with a slightly pink translucence to its skin. Its body, which is covered in numerous small bumps, is... More 13 Images 0 videos -
European polecat (Mustela putorius)
The largest member of the genus Mustela in Britain, the European polecat (Mustela putorius) has a weasel-like slender body, short... More 9 Images 4 Videos -
Orthotrichum (Orthotrichum scanicum)
Information on Orthotrichum scanicum is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 6 Images 0 videos -
Freshwater white-clawed crayfish (Austropotamobius pallipes)
The only freshwater crayfish native to the UK, this species is olive-green to brown in colour and can reach up to 12 centimetres in length... More 15 Images 1 Video -
Savi's pipistrelle (Pipistrellus savii)
Savi’s pipistrelle (Pipistrellus savii) is a widespread and common bat of Europe, Asia and northern Africa. It is a rather large member of... More 4 Images 0 videos -
House mouse (Mus musculus)
The house mouse (Mus musculus) is one of the most widely distributed and successful mammals in the world. It has dull greyish-brown fur... More 18 Images 8 Videos -
Common toad (Bufo bufo)
The common toad (Bufo bufo) is surrounded by a wealth of folklore and superstition. It can alter the tone of its skin to suit its... More 43 Images 6 Videos -
Maned seahorse (Hippocampus guttulatus)
The maned seahorse (Hippocampus guttulatus) is a particularly striking species of seahorse, named after the prominent fleshy spines that run... More 13 Images 1 Video -
Schreiber's long-fingered bat (Miniopterus schreibersii)
Information on Schreiber's long-fingered bat (Miniopterus schreibersii) is currently being researched and written and will appear here... More 18 Images 0 videos
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