ENEndangered
Zannichellia contorta
DecliningDDEUDDEU
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Conservation measures underway
Resource & habitat protectionSpecies recoveryEx-situ conservation
Other threatened species in POTAMOGETONACEAE
Threatened in Algeria
Frequently asked questions
Why is Zannichellia contorta classified as Endangered?
Zannichellia contorta 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 Zannichellia contorta live?
Zannichellia contorta occurs in Algeria, France, Libya, Morocco, Spain, and Tunisia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Zannichellia contorta?
The main threats to Zannichellia contorta are 1.2, 2.1, 2.3, and 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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