VUVulnerable
Shortfin Silverside
Chirostoma humboldtianum
Declining
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chirostoma_humboldtianum
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Wetlands (inland) - Permanent rivers/streams· majorWetlands (inland) - Permanent freshwater lakes· major
Other threatened species in ATHERINOPSIDAE
Threatened in Israel
Frequently asked questions
Why is Shortfin Silverside classified as Vulnerable?
Shortfin Silverside 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 Shortfin Silverside live?
Shortfin Silverside occurs in Israel, and Mexico. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Shortfin Silverside?
The main threats to Shortfin Silverside are 1.1, 2.1, 2.3, and 2.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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