ENEndangered
Cretan Spectre
Boyeria cretensis
DecliningENEUENEU
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Marine neritic· major
Conservation measures underway
Legislation
Other threatened species in AESHNIDAE
Threatened in Greece
Frequently asked questions
Why is Cretan Spectre classified as Endangered?
Cretan Spectre 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 Cretan Spectre live?
Cretan Spectre occurs in Greece. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Cretan Spectre?
The main threats to Cretan Spectre are 11.4, 2.1, 5.3, and 7.2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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