Trichonis blenny
CR

Trichonis blenny

Salaria economidisi

UnknownCREUCREU

Photo: Photo: (c) davide bellucci, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by davide bellucci

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

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.

Threat summary

Habitat

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.

FRESHWATER· major

Other threatened species in Blenniidae

VU

Mottled blenny

Scartella nuchifilis

Unknown
VU

Springer's Blenny

Scartella springeri

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Trichonis blenny classified as Critically Endangered?
Trichonis blenny 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. 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.
Where does Trichonis blenny live?
Trichonis blenny 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 Trichonis blenny?
The main threats to Trichonis blenny are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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