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Knowledge Gaps in the Definition of Threats for the Red List Assessment of European Freshwater-Dependent Fish Species.
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Biology (2079-7737) . Jul2021, Vol. 10 Issue 7, p680. 1p. - Publication Year :
- 2021
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Abstract
- Simple Summary: This study aims to understand if the threats to freshwater-dependent species identified by The International Union for Conservation of Nature Red List of Threatened Species are correctly supported by valid literature. The results show that 99% of threats are not supported by validated published scientific knowledge. This may lead to ineffective conservation and management plans. Funding to study and fill baseline knowledge gaps about threats should be a priority. Freshwater ecosystems are disproportionally important for biodiversity conservation, as they support more than 9% of known animal species while representing less than 1% of the Earth's surface. However, the vast majority of the threats (99%, or 826 out of 837) identified by the International Union for Conservation of Nature Red List of Threatened Species known to affect the 434 known freshwater-dependent fish and lampreys of Europe are not supported by validated published scientific knowledge. This general lack of information about freshwater-dependent fish and lamprey species may have deleterious effects on species conservation, and additional funding is required to fill baseline knowledge gaps. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 20797737
- Volume :
- 10
- Issue :
- 7
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Biology (2079-7737)
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 151565986
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.3390/biology10070680