ENEndangered
Velestino Spined Loach
Cobitis stephanidisi
UnknownCREUCREU
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· majorWetlands (inland) - Permanent freshwater lakes· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies managementLegislation
Other threatened species in COBITIDAE
Threatened in Greece
Frequently asked questions
Why is Velestino Spined Loach classified as Endangered?
Velestino Spined Loach 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 Velestino Spined Loach live?
Velestino Spined Loach occurs in Greece. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Velestino Spined Loach?
The main threats to Velestino Spined Loach are 11.1, 11.2, 2.1, and 2.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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