VUVulnerable
Crystal Darter
Crystallaria asprella
Declining
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crystal_darter
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
FRESHWATER· major
Conservation measures underway
Species recoveryCompliance and enforcement
Other threatened species in PERCIDAE
Threatened in Egypt
Frequently asked questions
Why is Crystal Darter classified as Vulnerable?
Crystal Darter 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 Crystal Darter live?
Crystal Darter occurs in Egypt, and United States. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Crystal Darter?
The main threats to Crystal Darter are 1.1, 2.1, 3.1, and 3.2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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