ENEndangered
Sheepnose
Plethobasus cyphyus
Declining
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plethobasus_cyphyus
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 reintroductionAwareness & communications
Other threatened species in UNIONIDAE
Threatened in United States
Frequently asked questions
Why is Sheepnose classified as Endangered?
Sheepnose 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 Sheepnose live?
Sheepnose occurs in United States. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Sheepnose?
The main threats to Sheepnose are 3.2, 5.3, 5.4, and 7.2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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