ENEndangered
Slab-sided Pearly Mussel
Pleuronaia dolabelloides
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)· majorWetlands (inland) - Permanent rivers/streams· major
Other threatened species in UNIONIDAE
Frequently asked questions
Why is Slab-sided Pearly Mussel classified as Endangered?
Slab-sided Pearly Mussel 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 Slab-sided Pearly Mussel live?
Slab-sided Pearly Mussel occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Slab-sided Pearly Mussel?
The main threats to Slab-sided Pearly Mussel are 2.1, 3.2, 5.3, and 7.2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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