VUVulnerable
Unio vicarius
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)· majorWetlands (inland) - Permanent rivers/streams· major
Conservation measures underway
Habitat & natural process restorationSpecies managementSpecies recoveryAwareness & communications
Other threatened species in UNIONIDAE
Threatened in Bosnia & Herzegovina
Frequently asked questions
Why is Unio vicarius classified as Vulnerable?
Unio vicarius 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 Unio vicarius live?
Unio vicarius occurs in Bosnia & Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Greece, Hungary, and North Macedonia (plus 3 other countries). Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Unio vicarius?
The main threats to Unio vicarius are 1.1, 11.1, 11.4, and 7.2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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