MADRID ARANJUEZ ESPAA ENDANGERED PLANTS AND ANIMALS ENDANGERED
PLANTS AND ANIMALS
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1.- BARBO COMIZAScientific name: Barbus comiza Steindachnes
Although Iberian barbel measures about 40 cm, it can grow to over
50 cm. It has a big head with a prominent snout. It shows two pairs
of chains at the bottom of its mouth and a lateral line made up
with 46-53 scales. Barbus comiza is endemic to the Iberian
Peninsula. It inhabits in a small quantity in Madrid in the slow-
moving middle and lower parts of the rivers Tajo and Jarama. Its
main threats are industrial pollution, draining of rivers, presence
of exotic species and rivers canalization.
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2.- GALPAGO LEPROSOScientific Name: Mauremys caspica Schweigger
The Spanish pond turtle is about 15-20 cm long and has some yellow
lines along the tail, legs and neck. Its loin is brown- greenish
and sometimes some red tonalities. The abdomen is yellow with some
black stains. The young individuals have an orange stain on both
sides of their head. Although it is a spice in decline, there are
many creatures in the rivers, swamps and reservoirs in Madrid area.
Draining of wet areas, using them like pets and rivalry with other
spices are the most serious threats for this kind of turtles.
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3.- GUILA IMPERIAL IBRICAScientific name: Aquila adalberti C.L.
Brehm It measures 78-94 cm. Adults have dune, very dark plumage
with white patches. The tail is squared. The younger babies are
clearer than adults. The number of eagles in Madrid is increasing
in the last few years in Madrid area. The main risks for this kind
of birds are illegal hunting, poisoning, pesticides It measures
78-94 cm. Adults have dune, very dark plumage with white patches.
The tail is squared. The younger babies are clearer than adults.
The number of eagles in Madrid is increasing in the last few years
in Madrid area. The main risks for this kind of birds are illegal
hunting, poisoning, pesticides
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4.- CIGEA COMNScientific name: Ciconia ciconia Linnaeus It is
101 cm long, unmistakable because of its big size, long legs and
beak. In 1992 it was guessed that there are about 491 breeding
couples in Madrid area. But in 2003 there were about 1200
couples.
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5.- GATO MONTSScientific name: Felis sylvestris Schreber Its
body can be from 365-650 mm long for males to 405-615 for females.
It is quite similar to domestic cats, but stronger and higher. Some
special characteristics are their orange eyes, five fingers in the
front legs and four fingers in the hindquarters. Its fur is grey or
dune. The main threat is the illegal hunting.
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6.- GRAN PAVN DE NOCHEScientific name: Saturnia pyri Denis et
Schiffermller It is considered the biggest night butterfly in
Europe. Adults can measure 130 mm. It only flies in the sunset from
April to June. The predominant colour is brown. Males have their
ants much bigger than females. The population is decreasing over
all in the South of Madrid. The main threat is pesticides. It is
considered the biggest night butterfly in Europe. Adults can
measure 130 mm. It only flies in the sunset from April to June. The
predominant colour is brown. Males have their ants much bigger than
females. The population is decreasing over all in the South of
Madrid. The main threat is pesticides.
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7.- NIA DEL ASTRGALOScientific name: Plebejus pylaon Fisher de
Waldheim Small butterfly that measures 28-34 mm. They fly on May
and June. Males have their wings in clear blue with some red dots.
Females have their wings in brown colour. The head is black,
brilliant and retractable. In Madrid area we can find this kind of
butterflies in Aranjuez, Campo Real and San Martin de la Vega.
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8.- CIPRS DE LA REAL CASA DEL LABRADORScientific name:
Cupressus sempervirens This tree can reach up with 25-30 meters
high. The trunk is straight with grey bark. The trunk perimeter is
about 3, 05 meters long. Its age has been guessed 200 years old
This tree can reach up with 25-30 meters high. The trunk is
straight with grey bark. The trunk perimeter is about 3, 05 meters
long. Its age has been guessed 200 years old
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9.- MAGNOLIO DE LOS JARDINES DE LA ISLAScientific name:
Magnolia grandiflora It has a crown consisted of two big branches.
Its leaves are big, shiny, 15-25 cm long and elliptical shape with
green colour. The isolated flowers are big with 16 petals, with
20-30 cm diameter in white colour. It has been guessed the age of
100 years old.
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10.- EL PLTANO PADREScientific name: Platanus x hispanica It is
a very high tree with a trunk that can be 13 m high. Its height can
become 42 meters and the trunk perimeter 6,40 meters. It has been
calculated that it is 225 years old.
