VUVulnerable
Sarnen Whitefish
Coregonus sarnensis
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 freshwater lakes· major
Conservation measures underway
Species reintroductionLegislation
Other threatened species in SALMONIDAE
Threatened in Italy
Frequently asked questions
Why is Sarnen Whitefish classified as Vulnerable?
Sarnen 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 Sarnen Whitefish live?
Sarnen Whitefish occurs in Italy, and Switzerland. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Sarnen Whitefish?
The main threats to Sarnen Whitefish are 11.1, 8.1, and 8.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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