Italian gudgeon
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Italian gudgeon

Romanogobio benacensis

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Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Romanogobio_benacensis

Overview

Romanogobio benacensis, the Italian gudgeon, is a species of freshwater ray-finned fish belonging to the family Gobionidae, the gudgeons. It is found in Italy and Slovenia. Its natural habitat is rivers. It is threatened by habitat loss.

The Italian gudgeon faces severe population declines primarily due to habitat degradation from water pollution, river channelization, and dam construction that fragments its freshwater ecosystems. Introduced non-native fish species compete for resources and alter the ecological balance of its limited range in northern Italian river systems.

Threat summary

Habitat

FRESHWATER· major

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Alburnoides ohridanus

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Italian gudgeon classified as Endangered?
Italian gudgeon 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. The Italian gudgeon faces severe population declines primarily due to habitat degradation from water pollution, river channelization, and dam construction that fragments its freshwater ecosystems. Introduced non-native fish species compete for resources and alter the ecological balance of its limited range in northern Italian river systems.
Where does Italian gudgeon live?
Italian gudgeon occurs in Italy, Slovenia, 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 Italian gudgeon?
The main threats to Italian gudgeon are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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