ENEndangered
Gila Chub
Gila intermedia
Declining
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gila_chub
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
FRESHWATER· major
Conservation measures underway
Species recoverySpecies reintroduction
Other threatened species in LEUCISCIDAE
Threatened in Mexico
Frequently asked questions
Why is Gila Chub classified as Endangered?
Gila Chub 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 Gila Chub live?
Gila Chub occurs in Mexico, Türkiye, 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 Gila Chub?
The main threats to Gila Chub are 2.3, 3.2, 4.1, and 7.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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