ENEndangered
Costa de Prata Lamprey
Lampetra alavariensis
Unknown
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Wetlands (inland)· majorWetlands (inland) - Permanent rivers/streams· major
Conservation measures underway
Species managementSpecies recoveryLegislation
Other threatened species in PETROMYZONTIDAE
Threatened in Portugal
Frequently asked questions
Why is Costa de Prata Lamprey classified as Endangered?
Costa de Prata Lamprey 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 Costa de Prata Lamprey live?
Costa de Prata Lamprey occurs in Portugal. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Costa de Prata Lamprey?
The main threats to Costa de Prata Lamprey are 1.1, 11.4, 7.2, and 9.2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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