VUVulnerable
Point-Snouted Whitefish
Coregonus acrinasus
Unknown
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Marine oceanic· majorWetlands (inland) - Permanent rivers/streams· majorWetlands (inland) - Permanent freshwater lakes· major
Conservation measures underway
Legislation
Other threatened species in SALMONIDAE
Threatened in Switzerland
Frequently asked questions
Why is Point-Snouted Whitefish classified as Vulnerable?
Point-Snouted Whitefish 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 Point-Snouted Whitefish live?
Point-Snouted Whitefish occurs in Switzerland. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Point-Snouted Whitefish?
The main threats to Point-Snouted Whitefish are 11.1, 5.1, 5.1.1, and 8.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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