CRCritically Endangered
Taurus Gudgeon
Gobio hettitorum
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 rivers/streams· major
Conservation measures underway
Species management
Other threatened species in GOBIONIDAE
Threatened in Türkiye
Frequently asked questions
Why is Taurus Gudgeon classified as Critically Endangered?
Taurus Gudgeon is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Taurus Gudgeon live?
Taurus Gudgeon 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 Taurus Gudgeon?
The main threats to Taurus Gudgeon are 11.1, and 7.2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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