VU

Athearnia anthonyi

Unknown

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Athearnia anthonyi faces severe pressure from habitat degradation due to sedimentation and pollution in its freshwater environments. Dam construction and water diversions have altered natural flow regimes, while agricultural runoff introduces harmful chemicals and excess nutrients that degrade water quality. The species' limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes.

Threat summary

Habitat

This freshwater mussel inhabits clean, flowing streams and rivers with sandy or gravelly substrates in the southeastern United States. It requires well-oxygenated water with stable flow patterns and depends on specific fish hosts for larval development.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Athearnia anthonyi classified as Vulnerable?
Athearnia anthonyi 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. Athearnia anthonyi faces severe pressure from habitat degradation due to sedimentation and pollution in its freshwater environments. Dam construction and water diversions have altered natural flow regimes, while agricultural runoff introduces harmful chemicals and excess nutrients that degrade water quality. The species' limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes.
Where does Athearnia anthonyi live?
Athearnia anthonyi occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Athearnia anthonyi?
The main threats to Athearnia anthonyi are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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