VUVulnerable
Tagus Chub
Squalius pyrenaicus
DecliningNTEUNTEU
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
Ex-situ conservationLegislation
Other threatened species in LEUCISCIDAE
Threatened in Portugal
Frequently asked questions
Why is Tagus Chub classified as Vulnerable?
Tagus 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 Tagus Chub live?
Tagus Chub occurs in Portugal, and Spain. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Tagus Chub?
The main threats to Tagus Chub are 1.1, 11.1, 11.2, and 11.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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