VUVulnerable
Atlas Scaper
Pterocapoeta maroccana
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Conservation measures underway
Species managementSpecies recovery
Other threatened species in CYPRINIDAE
Threatened in Morocco
Frequently asked questions
Why is Atlas Scaper classified as Vulnerable?
Atlas Scaper 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 Atlas Scaper live?
Atlas Scaper occurs in Morocco. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Atlas Scaper?
The main threats to Atlas Scaper are 11.1, 11.2, 7.2, and 9.3.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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