
VUVulnerable
Snail Darter
Percina tanasi
Stable
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snail_darter
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· major
Conservation measures underway
Species recovery
Other threatened species in PERCIDAE
Threatened in United States
Frequently asked questions
Why is Snail Darter classified as Vulnerable?
Snail Darter 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 Snail Darter live?
Snail Darter 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 Snail Darter?
The main threats to Snail Darter are 1.1, 2.1, 7.3, and 8.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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