VUVulnerable
Noble Crayfish
Astacus astacus
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Wetlands (inland)· major
Conservation measures underway
Species reintroductionLegislation
Other threatened species in ASTACIDAE
Threatened in Åland Islands
Frequently asked questions
Why is Noble Crayfish classified as Vulnerable?
Noble Crayfish 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 Noble Crayfish live?
Noble Crayfish occurs in Åland Islands, Albania, Andorra, Austria, Belarus, and Belgium (plus 37 other countries). Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Noble Crayfish?
The main threats to Noble Crayfish are 7.3, 8.1, and 9.5. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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