ENEndangered
Syrian spotted bleak
Alburnus qalilus
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Marine intertidal· majorWetlands (inland) - Permanent freshwater lakes· major
Conservation measures underway
Species recovery
Other threatened species in LEUCISCIDAE
Threatened in Syria
Frequently asked questions
Why is Syrian spotted bleak classified as Endangered?
Syrian spotted bleak 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 Syrian spotted bleak live?
Syrian spotted bleak occurs in Syria, 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 Syrian spotted bleak?
The main threats to Syrian spotted bleak are 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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