VUVulnerable
Binni
Mesopotamichthys sharpeyi
Declining
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Binni
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Wetlands (inland) - Bogs, marshes, swamps, fens· major
Conservation measures underway
Species management
Other threatened species in CYPRINIDAE
Threatened in Iran
Frequently asked questions
Why is Binni classified as Vulnerable?
Binni 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 Binni live?
Binni occurs in Iran, Iraq, and Syria. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Binni?
The main threats to Binni are 7.2, and 8.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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