Petzea rudd
CR

Petzea rudd

Scardinius racovitzai

UnknownCREUCREU

Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scardinius_racovitzai

Overview

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

Petzea rudd faces severe threats from habitat degradation and water pollution in its limited freshwater range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes and human activities affecting water quality in Romanian river systems.

Threat summary

Habitat

Endemic to freshwater river systems and associated tributaries in Romania, particularly slow-moving waters with vegetation. Inhabits lowland rivers, backwaters, and connected wetland areas with muddy or sandy substrates.

FRESHWATER· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Petzea rudd classified as Critically Endangered?
Petzea rudd is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Petzea rudd faces severe threats from habitat degradation and water pollution in its limited freshwater range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes and human activities affecting water quality in Romanian river systems.
Where does Petzea rudd live?
Petzea rudd occurs in Romania. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Petzea rudd?
The main threats to Petzea rudd are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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