VUVulnerable
North Iberian Spined Loach
Cobitis calderoni
DecliningENEUENEU
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cobitis_calderoni
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
FRESHWATER· major
Conservation measures underway
Species recoveryLegislation
Other threatened species in COBITIDAE
Threatened in Italy
Frequently asked questions
Why is North Iberian Spined Loach classified as Vulnerable?
North Iberian Spined Loach 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 North Iberian Spined Loach live?
North Iberian Spined Loach occurs in Italy, Portugal, and Spain. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to North Iberian Spined Loach?
The main threats to North Iberian Spined Loach are 1.1, 11.1, 11.4, and 2.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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