VUVulnerable
False-orb Pea Mussel
Euglesa pseudosphaerium
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Wetlands (inland) - Bogs, marshes, swamps, fens· major
Conservation measures underway
Species recoveryLegislation
Other threatened species in SPHAERIIDAE
Threatened in Belarus
Frequently asked questions
Why is False-orb Pea Mussel classified as Vulnerable?
False-orb Pea Mussel 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 False-orb Pea Mussel live?
False-orb Pea Mussel occurs in Belarus, Belgium, Czechia, Estonia, France, and Germany (plus 12 other countries). Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to False-orb Pea Mussel?
The main threats to False-orb Pea Mussel are 2.1, 7.2, 7.3, and 9.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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