ENEndangered
Baekryeongdo Freshwater Side Swimmer
Gammarus baengnyeongensis
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)· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies managementSpecies recovery
Other threatened species in GAMMARIDAE
Threatened in South Korea
Frequently asked questions
Why is Baekryeongdo Freshwater Side Swimmer classified as Endangered?
Baekryeongdo Freshwater Side Swimmer 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 Baekryeongdo Freshwater Side Swimmer live?
Baekryeongdo Freshwater Side Swimmer occurs in South Korea. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Baekryeongdo Freshwater Side Swimmer?
The main threats to Baekryeongdo Freshwater Side Swimmer are 1.1, 11.1, 2.1, and 4.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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