ENEndangered
Crimean Shemaya
Alburnus mentoides
UnknownENEUENEU
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· major
Conservation measures underway
Species recoveryLegislation
Other threatened species in LEUCISCIDAE
Threatened in Romania
Frequently asked questions
Why is Crimean Shemaya classified as Endangered?
Crimean Shemaya 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 Crimean Shemaya live?
Crimean Shemaya occurs in Romania, and Ukraine. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Crimean Shemaya?
The main threats to Crimean Shemaya are 1.1, 11.1, 11.2, and 2.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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