VUVulnerable
Squalius recurvirostris
Local name: Akşehir Chub
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 freshwater lakes· major
Conservation measures underway
Habitat & natural process restoration
Other threatened species in LEUCISCIDAE
Threatened in Türkiye
Frequently asked questions
Why is Akşehir Chub classified as Vulnerable?
Akşehir 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 Akşehir Chub live?
Akşehir Chub occurs in Türkiye. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Akşehir Chub?
The main threats to Akşehir Chub are 11.1, 7.2, and 9.3.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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