ENEndangered
White-clawed Crayfish
Austropotamobius pallipes
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Wetlands (inland)· major
Conservation measures underway
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Other threatened species in ASTACIDAE
Threatened in Austria
Frequently asked questions
Why is White-clawed Crayfish classified as Endangered?
White-clawed Crayfish 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 White-clawed Crayfish live?
White-clawed Crayfish occurs in Austria, France, Germany, Montenegro, 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 White-clawed Crayfish?
The main threats to White-clawed Crayfish are 1.1, 12.1, 2.1, and 7.2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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