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Faial

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Faial (fäyäl`), island (1991 pop. 15,155), 66 sq mi (171 sq km), in the N Atlantic, one of the central Azores Azores , Port. Açores [Port.,=hawks], islands (1991 pop. 241,592), 905 sq mi (2,344 sq km), in the Atlantic Ocean, c.900 mi (1,448 km) W of mainland Portugal.
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, Portugal. It is in Horta dist., named for the island's chief town and port, Horta. Fruit and wine are exported, cattle are raised, and traditional crafts are manufactured.
Faial, Fayal
an island in the central Azores archipelago. Chief town: Horta. Area: 171 sq. km (66 sq. miles)


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MATERIALS AND METHODS The experimental specimens were caught by traps on the coast of Faial, Azores, between July and August 2006.
 
 
 
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