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Pseudophoxinus ninae

Local name: Onaç spring minnow

Declining

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Pseudophoxinus ninae faces severe threats from habitat degradation and water extraction in its extremely limited range. The species is endemic to a single spring system in Turkey, making it exceptionally vulnerable to any changes in water quality or flow. Agricultural activities and potential groundwater extraction pose immediate risks to the delicate aquatic ecosystem this critically endangered minnow depends upon.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic minnow inhabits a single spring-fed freshwater system in Turkey, requiring clean, well-oxygenated water with specific temperature and flow characteristics. The species is restricted to shallow areas with rocky substrates and aquatic vegetation typical of Anatolian spring ecosystems.

FRESHWATER· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Onaç spring minnow classified as Endangered?
Onaç spring minnow is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Pseudophoxinus ninae faces severe threats from habitat degradation and water extraction in its extremely limited range. The species is endemic to a single spring system in Turkey, making it exceptionally vulnerable to any changes in water quality or flow. Agricultural activities and potential groundwater extraction pose immediate risks to the delicate aquatic ecosystem this critically endangered minnow depends upon.
Where does Onaç spring minnow live?
Onaç spring minnow occurs in Türkiye. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Onaç spring minnow?
The main threats to Onaç spring minnow are 11.1, 2.1, 7.2, and 9.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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