ENEndangered
Prespa Spined Loach
Cobitis meridionalis
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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· majorWetlands (inland) - Permanent freshwater lakes· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies managementSpecies recoveryAwareness & communicationsLegislationPolicies and regulations
Other threatened species in COBITIDAE
Threatened in Albania
Frequently asked questions
Why is Prespa Spined Loach classified as Endangered?
Prespa Spined Loach 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 Prespa Spined Loach live?
Prespa Spined Loach occurs in Albania, Greece, and North Macedonia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Prespa Spined Loach?
The main threats to Prespa Spined Loach are 1.1, 11.1, 2.1, and 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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