ENEndangered
Bluemask Darter
Etheostoma akatulo
Declining
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bluemask_darter
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Wetlands (inland) - Permanent rivers/streams· majorRocky areas· majorCaves and subterranean habitats· major
Conservation measures underway
Species reintroductionFormal educationAwareness & communications
Other threatened species in PERCIDAE
Threatened in United States
Frequently asked questions
Why is Bluemask Darter classified as Endangered?
Bluemask Darter 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 Bluemask Darter live?
Bluemask 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 Bluemask Darter?
The main threats to Bluemask Darter are 3.2, 7.2, 9.2, and 9.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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