ENEndangered
Leopard Darter
Percina pantherina
Stable
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leopard_darter
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· majorRocky areas· major
Conservation measures underway
Species recovery
Other threatened species in PERCIDAE
Threatened in United States
Frequently asked questions
Why is Leopard Darter classified as Endangered?
Leopard Darter 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 Leopard Darter live?
Leopard Darter 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 Leopard Darter?
The main threats to Leopard Darter are 1.1, 11.2, 2.1, and 4.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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