ENEndangered
Black Sea Pelagic Pipefish
Syngnathus schmidti
DecliningDDEUDDEU
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Marine oceanic· majorMarine coastal/supratidal· majorMarine neritic· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies recoveryEx-situ conservationLegislation
Other threatened species in SYNGNATHIDAE
Frequently asked questions
Why is Black Sea Pelagic Pipefish classified as Endangered?
Black Sea Pelagic Pipefish 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 Black Sea Pelagic Pipefish live?
Black Sea Pelagic Pipefish occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Black Sea Pelagic Pipefish?
The main threats to Black Sea Pelagic Pipefish are 1.1, 11.1, 2.1, and 4.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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