ENEndangered
Eastern Aegean bleak
Alburnus demiri
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
FRESHWATER· major
Other threatened species in LEUCISCIDAE
Threatened in Türkiye
Frequently asked questions
Why is Eastern Aegean bleak classified as Endangered?
Eastern Aegean bleak 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 Eastern Aegean bleak live?
Eastern Aegean bleak occurs in Türkiye. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Eastern Aegean bleak?
The main threats to Eastern Aegean bleak are 11.1, 7.2, and 9.3.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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