VUVulnerable
Danube Salmon
Hucho hucho
DecliningENEUENEU
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Huchen
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· majorWetlands (inland) - Permanent freshwater lakes· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionHabitat & natural process restorationSpecies recoverySpecies reintroductionLegislationCompliance and enforcement
Other threatened species in SALMONIDAE
Threatened in Austria
Frequently asked questions
Why is Danube Salmon classified as Vulnerable?
Danube Salmon 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 Danube Salmon live?
Danube Salmon occurs in Austria, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Croatia, Czechia, France, and Germany (plus 13 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 Danube Salmon?
The main threats to Danube Salmon are 1.1, 11.1, 11.4, and 12.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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