VUVulnerable
Olm
Proteus anguinus
DecliningVUEU
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olm
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Rocky areas· majorCaves and subterranean habitats· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionHabitat & natural process restorationSpecies managementSpecies recoveryLegislation
Other threatened species in PROTEIDAE
Threatened in Bosnia & Herzegovina
Frequently asked questions
Why is Olm classified as Vulnerable?
Olm is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Olm live?
Olm occurs in Bosnia & Herzegovina, Croatia, France, Germany, Italy, and Montenegro (plus 1 other countries). Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Olm?
The main threats to Olm are 1.1, 11.1, 2.1, and 2.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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