ENEndangered
Potamon kretaion
Unknown
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 freshwater lakes· major
Conservation measures underway
Species recovery
Other threatened species in POTAMIDAE
Threatened in Greece
Frequently asked questions
Why is Potamon kretaion classified as Endangered?
Potamon kretaion 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 Potamon kretaion live?
Potamon kretaion occurs in Greece. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Potamon kretaion?
The main threats to Potamon kretaion are 11.2, 11.4, 2.1, and 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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