ENEndangered
Humpback Chub
Gila cypha
Declining
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Humpback_chub
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Marine intertidal· majorWetlands (inland) - Permanent rivers/streams· major
Conservation measures underway
Species recoverySpecies reintroductionAwareness & communications
Other threatened species in LEUCISCIDAE
Threatened in United States
Frequently asked questions
Why is Humpback Chub classified as Endangered?
Humpback 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 Humpback Chub live?
Humpback Chub occurs in 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 Humpback Chub?
The main threats to Humpback Chub are 1.1, 11.1, 7.2, and 8.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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