ENEndangered
Arkansas River Speckled Chub
Macrhybopsis tetranema
Declining
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peppered_chub
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Wetlands (inland) - Permanent rivers/streams· major
Other threatened species in LEUCISCIDAE
Threatened in Mexico
Frequently asked questions
Why is Arkansas River Speckled Chub classified as Endangered?
Arkansas River Speckled Chub 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, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Arkansas River Speckled Chub live?
Arkansas River Speckled Chub occurs in Mexico, and 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 Arkansas River Speckled Chub?
The main threats to Arkansas River Speckled Chub are 11.2, 7.2, 9.3, and 9.3.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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