EN

Cui-ui

Chasmistes cujus

Increasing

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· majorWetlands (inland) - Permanent freshwater lakes· major

Conservation measures underway

Species recovery

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EN

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Cui-ui classified as Endangered?
Cui-ui 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 Cui-ui live?
Cui-ui occurs in 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 Cui-ui?
The main threats to Cui-ui are 1.1, 2.1, 7.2, and 9.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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