VUVulnerable
Figuig barbel
Luciobarbus figuigensis
Stable
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Caves and subterranean habitats· major
Conservation measures underway
Species management
Other threatened species in CYPRINIDAE
Threatened in Morocco
Frequently asked questions
Why is Figuig barbel classified as Vulnerable?
Figuig barbel 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 Figuig barbel live?
Figuig barbel occurs in Morocco. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Figuig barbel?
The main threats to Figuig barbel are 11.1, and 7.2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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