ENEndangered
Finerayed Pigtoe
Fusconaia cuneolus
Declining
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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.
Habitat
Wetlands (inland) - Permanent rivers/streams· major
Conservation measures underway
Species managementSpecies recoverySpecies reintroduction
Other threatened species in UNIONIDAE
Threatened in China
Frequently asked questions
Why is Finerayed Pigtoe classified as Endangered?
Finerayed Pigtoe 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 Finerayed Pigtoe live?
Finerayed Pigtoe occurs in China, 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 Finerayed Pigtoe?
The main threats to Finerayed Pigtoe are 3.1, 3.2, 9.3, and 9.3.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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