ENEndangered
Cumberland Monkey-face Pearly Mussel
Theliderma intermedia
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies managementSpecies reintroduction
Other threatened species in UNIONIDAE
Frequently asked questions
Why is Cumberland Monkey-face Pearly Mussel classified as Endangered?
Cumberland Monkey-face Pearly Mussel 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 Cumberland Monkey-face Pearly Mussel live?
Cumberland Monkey-face Pearly Mussel 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 Cumberland Monkey-face Pearly Mussel?
The main threats to Cumberland Monkey-face Pearly Mussel are 1.1, 11.4, 2.1, and 3.2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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