VUVulnerable
Barrens Darter
Etheostoma forbesi
Stable
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barrens_darter
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Rocky areas· major
Other threatened species in PERCIDAE
Threatened in United States
Frequently asked questions
Why is Barrens Darter classified as Vulnerable?
Barrens Darter 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 Barrens Darter live?
Barrens Darter occurs in 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 Barrens Darter?
The main threats to Barrens Darter are 12.1, 2.1, 2.3, and 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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