VUVulnerable
Sonora Chub
Gila ditaenia
Declining
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) - Bogs, marshes, swamps, fens· majorRocky areas· major
Other threatened species in LEUCISCIDAE
Threatened in Mexico
Frequently asked questions
Why is Sonora Chub classified as Vulnerable?
Sonora Chub 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 Sonora Chub live?
Sonora Chub occurs in Mexico, and 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 Sonora Chub?
The main threats to Sonora Chub are 11.1, 3.2, 8.1, and 8.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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