VUVulnerable
Etheostoma nianguae
Declining
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Niangua_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)· majorWetlands (inland) - Permanent rivers/streams· majorRocky areas· major
Conservation measures underway
Species managementSpecies recovery
Other threatened species in PERCIDAE
Threatened in United States
Frequently asked questions
Why is Etheostoma nianguae classified as Vulnerable?
Etheostoma nianguae 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 Etheostoma nianguae live?
Etheostoma nianguae 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 Etheostoma nianguae?
The main threats to Etheostoma nianguae are 1.1, 2.1, 2.3, and 3.2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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