VUVulnerable
Vettonian Spined Loach
Cobitis vettonica
DecliningENEUENEU
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cobitis_vettonica
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Wetlands (inland) - Permanent rivers/streams· major
Conservation measures underway
Species recoveryLegislation
Other threatened species in COBITIDAE
Threatened in Portugal
Frequently asked questions
Why is Vettonian Spined Loach classified as Vulnerable?
Vettonian Spined Loach is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Vettonian Spined Loach live?
Vettonian Spined Loach occurs in Portugal, and Spain. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Vettonian Spined Loach?
The main threats to Vettonian Spined Loach are 1.1, 11.1, 2.1, and 2.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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