ENEndangered
Zingel asper
DecliningCREUCREU
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Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Zingel asper inhabits fast-flowing sections of clear, well-oxygenated rivers with rocky or gravelly substrates in the Rhône basin. The species requires specific hydraulic conditions with strong currents and abundant interstitial spaces between stones for shelter and foraging.
Wetlands (inland) - Permanent rivers/streams· major
Conservation measures underway
Habitat & natural process restorationSpecies managementSpecies recoveryEx-situ conservationAwareness & communicationsLegislationPolicies and regulations
Other threatened species in PERCIDAE
Threatened in Austria
Frequently asked questions
Why is Zingel asper classified as Endangered?
Zingel asper is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Zingel asper live?
Zingel asper occurs in Austria, France, Germany, Switzerland, and United States. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Zingel asper?
The main threats to Zingel asper 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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