VUVulnerable
Thick-lipped chub
Squalius cephaloides
Unknown
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
FRESHWATER· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protection
Other threatened species in LEUCISCIDAE
Threatened in Germany
Frequently asked questions
Why is Thick-lipped chub classified as Vulnerable?
Thick-lipped chub is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Thick-lipped chub live?
Thick-lipped chub occurs in Germany, 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 Thick-lipped chub?
The main threats to Thick-lipped chub are 1.1, 11.1, and 7.2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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