Trichonis blenny
Salaria economidisi
Conservation status data sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
Taxonomy & Classification
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Order
Perciformes
Family
Blenniidae
Genus
Salaria
Trichonis blenny belongs to the family Blenniidae, order Perciformes, within the unknown class.
Species Profile
Species profile data sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
The Trichonis blenny faces severe threats due to its extremely restricted range, being endemic to Lake Trichonis in Greece. Water level fluctuations, pollution from agricultural runoff, and habitat degradation from human activities around the lake pose significant risks to this highly localized species.
Key Facts
Habitat & Distribution
Endemic to Lake Trichonis, the largest freshwater lake in Greece, where it inhabits shallow littoral zones with rocky substrates and aquatic vegetation. The species is found in areas with moderate water flow and specific water chemistry conditions unique to this ancient lake system.
Threats
IUCN Red List: Critically Endangered
The Trichonis blenny faces severe threats due to its extremely restricted range, being endemic to Lake Trichonis in Greece. Water level fluctuations, pollution from agricultural runoff, and habitat degradation from human activities around the lake pose significant risks to this highly localized species.
Agricultural pollution and nutrient runoff
Extremely restricted range (single lake endemic)
Habitat degradation from human activities
Water level fluctuations and hydrological changes
Climate change impacts on lake ecosystem
National vs Global Threat Status
How this species is assessed at the national level compared to its IUCN global status (CR).
| Country | National Status | Global Status | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| EU | CRCritically Endangered | CRCritically Endangered | Same |
| EU | CRCritically Endangered | CRCritically Endangered | Same |
National Red List data sourced from the National Red List Project (nationalredlist.org, ZSL) and country-specific Red List authorities.
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Sources & Attribution
How to Cite
IUCN: IUCN (2025). The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2025-1. Available at: https://www.iucnredlist.org. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2025-1.RLTS
GBIF: GBIF.org (2025). GBIF Home Page. Available at: https://www.gbif.org
National Red Lists: ZSL (2025). National Red List. Zoological Society of London. Available at: https://www.nationalredlist.org
This page: SpeciesRadar (2025). Trichonis blenny (Salaria economidisi). SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/species/trichonis-blenny