VUVulnerable
River Orb Mussel
Sphaerium rivicola
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Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Other threatened species in SPHAERIIDAE
Threatened in Estonia
Frequently asked questions
Why is River Orb Mussel classified as Vulnerable?
River Orb Mussel 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 River Orb Mussel live?
River Orb Mussel occurs in Estonia, France, Latvia, Lithuania, Russia, and Türkiye. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to River Orb Mussel?
The main threats to River Orb Mussel are 8.1, 9.3, and 9.3.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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