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only in small lakes (along the western lakes for example). Some of these rare and specific
species are highly endangered because of habitat loss, pollution and drought. Upwelling along
the west coast of Portugal makes the sea extremely rich in nutrients and diverse species of
marine fish; the Portuguese marine waters are one of the richest in the world. Marine fish
species are more common, and include thousands of species, such as the sardine (Sardina
pilchardus), tuna and Atlantic mackerel. Bioluminescent species are also well represented
(including species in different colour spectrum and forms), like the glowing plankton that are
possible to observe in some beaches.
There are many endemic insect species, most only found in certain parts of Portugal, while
other species are more widespread like the stag beetle (Lucanus cervus) and the cicada. The
Macronesian islands (Azores and Madeira) have many endemic species (like birds, reptiles,
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