VUVulnerable
East Carpathian Golden Loach
Sabanejewia vallachica
DecliningNTEUNTEU
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 recoveryLegislation
Other threatened species in COBITIDAE
Threatened in Romania
Frequently asked questions
Why is East Carpathian Golden Loach classified as Vulnerable?
East Carpathian Golden Loach 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 East Carpathian Golden Loach live?
East Carpathian Golden Loach occurs in Romania. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to East Carpathian Golden Loach?
The main threats to East Carpathian Golden Loach are 1.1, 2.1, 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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