VUVulnerable
Slender Sculpin
Cottus tenuis
Unknown
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slender_sculpin
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Wetlands (inland) - Bogs, marshes, swamps, fens· majorWetlands (inland) - Permanent freshwater lakes· major
Other threatened species in COTTIDAE
Threatened in United States
Frequently asked questions
Why is Slender Sculpin classified as Vulnerable?
Slender Sculpin 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 Slender Sculpin live?
Slender Sculpin 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 Slender Sculpin?
The main threats to Slender Sculpin are 2.1, 2.3, 5.3, and 8.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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