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Siberian Sturgeon (Acipenser baerii baerii)
The Siberian sturgeon (subspecies baerri) is classified as a member of the
order Acipenseriformes and is a member of the family Acipenseridae. It is
classified as an endangered species due to a projected reduction of at least
50% of the Siberian sturgeon population over the next ten years based on actual
levels of exploitation. The encompassing species, Acipenser baerii, is classified
as vulnerable for similar reasons.
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Alabama Sturgeon (Scaphirhynchus suttkusi)
The Alabama sturgeon is classified as a member of the order Acipenseriformes
and is a member of the family Acipenseridae. It is classified as a critically
endangered species due to a reduction of at least 80% of the Alabama sturgeon
population over the last ten years based on levels of exploitation and a decline
in area of occupancy, and a projected decline of at least 80% over the next
ten years based on the same reason.
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Chinese Paddlefish (Psephurus gladius)
The Chinese paddlefish is classified as a member of the order Acipenseriformes
and is a member of the family Polyodontidae. It is classified as a critically
endangered species due to a projected reduction of at least 80% of the Alabama
sturgeon population over the next ten years based on levels of exploitation
and a decline in area of occupancy.
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Alabama Shad (Alosa alabamae)
The Alabama shad is classified as a member of the order Clupeiformes (Herrings)
and is a member of the family Clupeidae. It is classified as an endangered
species due to a severely fragmented population and a continuing decline in
the number of mature adults.
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Silver Shark (Balantiocheilos melanopterus)
The silver shark, also known as the Bala shark, is classified as a member
of the order Cypriniformes and is a member of the family Cyprinidae. The silver
shark is classified as an endangered species due to a reduction of at least
50% of the silver shark population over the last ten years based on direct
observation and a decline in area of occupancy.
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Clanwilliam Redfin (Barbus calidus)
The clanwilliam redfin is classified as a member of the order Cypriniformes
and is a member of the family Cyprinidae. The clanwilliam redfin is classified
as an endangered species due to the fact that its estimated area of occurence
is less than 5000 km², it is known to exist at no more than five locations,
and continuing decline is projected for extent of occurence and area of habitat.
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Wild Common Carp (Cyprinus carpio)
The wild common carp is classified as a member of the order Cypriniformes
and is a member of the family Cyprinidae. The River Danube subpopulation is
classified as a critically endangered species due to a projected reduction
of at least 80% of its population over the next ten years based on a decline
in area of occupancy and introduced pollutants, parasites, or other threats.
