VUVulnerable
Northern pond loach
Seminemacheilus lendlii
Declining
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 recovery
Other threatened species in NEMACHEILIDAE
Threatened in Türkiye
Frequently asked questions
Why is Northern pond loach classified as Vulnerable?
Northern pond 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 Northern pond loach live?
Northern pond loach occurs in Türkiye, and Ukraine. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Northern pond loach?
The main threats to Northern pond loach are 1.1, 11.1, 7.2, and 8.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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