ENEndangered
Herzegovinian Spined Loach
Cobitis herzegoviniensis
Unknown
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· majorWetlands (inland) - Bogs, marshes, swamps, fens· majorRocky areas· majorCaves and subterranean habitats· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies managementLegislation
Other threatened species in COBITIDAE
Threatened in Bosnia & Herzegovina
Frequently asked questions
Why is Herzegovinian Spined Loach classified as Endangered?
Herzegovinian Spined Loach 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 Herzegovinian Spined Loach live?
Herzegovinian Spined Loach occurs in Bosnia & Herzegovina. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Herzegovinian Spined Loach?
The main threats to Herzegovinian Spined Loach are 1.1, 11.4, 2.1, and 3.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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