ENEndangered
Savuto Chub
Squalius ruffoi
Unknown
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Wetlands (inland)· majorWetlands (inland) - Permanent rivers/streams· majorRocky areas· major
Conservation measures underway
Species recovery
Other threatened species in LEUCISCIDAE
Threatened in Italy
Frequently asked questions
Why is Savuto Chub classified as Endangered?
Savuto Chub is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Savuto Chub live?
Savuto Chub occurs in Italy. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Savuto Chub?
The main threats to Savuto Chub are 1.1, 2.1, and 9.3.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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