Description of three new species of the genus Cobitis L., 1758 (Actinopterygii, Cobitidae) in the Iberian Peninsula

Three new species, Cobitis almadae sp. nov., atlantica and mellaria nov. are described on the basis of morphological genetic traits. is restricted to Sizandro Drainage in Portugal can be distinguished from other species through a combination morphometric traits including large low peduncle depth, lateral ethmoid (suborbital spine) well developed with long narrow mediocaudal, laterocaudal mediorostral processes, an elongated frontoparietal fontanel wide third Gambetta’s zone sprinkled numerous black spots. Furthermore, two autapomorphies found within its mitochondrial cytochrome b gene. inhabits northern Atlantic rivers Iberian Peninsula Minho Alcoa differentiated set short high depth,a well-developed fontanel, ventral pigmentation adult individuals. In females, fourth row has 10-16 blotches reaching caudal region nov Valle southern Spain following traits: lamina circularis convex outer edge, process process, no adults. 10-15 blotches. One autapomorphy gene