VUVulnerable
Bluebarred Pygmy Sunfish
Elassoma okatie
Unknown
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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
Resource & habitat protectionHabitat & natural process restoration
Other threatened species in ELASSOMATIDAE
Threatened in United States
Frequently asked questions
Why is Bluebarred Pygmy Sunfish classified as Vulnerable?
Bluebarred Pygmy Sunfish 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 Bluebarred Pygmy Sunfish live?
Bluebarred Pygmy Sunfish 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 Bluebarred Pygmy Sunfish?
The main threats to Bluebarred Pygmy Sunfish are 9.3.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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