ENEndangered
Aegean shemaya
Alburnus attalus
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
FRESHWATER· major
Conservation measures underway
Species recovery
Other threatened species in LEUCISCIDAE
Threatened in Türkiye
Frequently asked questions
Why is Aegean shemaya classified as Endangered?
Aegean shemaya 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 Aegean shemaya live?
Aegean shemaya occurs in Türkiye. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Aegean shemaya?
The main threats to Aegean shemaya are 11.1, 7.2, and 9.3.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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