Dromus dromas
CR

Dromus dromas

Unknown

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Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Dromus dromas faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat degradation from agricultural runoff and sedimentation in its freshwater mussel beds. Dam construction and river channelization have fragmented populations and altered the natural flow regimes essential for reproduction. The species' dependence on specific fish hosts for larval development makes it particularly vulnerable to declining fish populations from water pollution and overfishing.

Threat summary

Habitat

This freshwater mussel inhabits clean, flowing rivers and streams with stable gravel and sand substrates. It requires well-oxygenated waters with minimal sedimentation to maintain healthy mussel bed communities.

FRESHWATER· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Dromus dromas classified as Critically Endangered?
Dromus dromas is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Dromus dromas faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat degradation from agricultural runoff and sedimentation in its freshwater mussel beds. Dam construction and river channelization have fragmented populations and altered the natural flow regimes essential for reproduction. The species' dependence on specific fish hosts for larval development makes it particularly vulnerable to declining fish populations from water pollution and overfishing.
Where does Dromus dromas live?
Dromus dromas 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 Dromus dromas?
The main threats to Dromus dromas are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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