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Geographic Range [top]
Range Description: This species is distributed in Cao Bang, Phu Tho, and Vinh Phuc provinces in northeastern Viet Nam.
Countries occurrence:
Native:
Viet Nam
Additional data:
? Number of Locations: 5-7
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Population [top]
Population: This species is not common. Population decline has been observed through surveys during the last 20 years and is inferred to be approximately 50% in the last 10 years (Do pers. comm. 2011).
Current Population Trend: Decreasing
Additional data:
Habitat and Ecology [top]
Habitat and Ecology: This species inhabits streams and rivers in midlands and mountains.
Systems: Freshwater
Generation Length (years): 8
Use and Trade [top]
Use and Trade: As many other mussels, this species is used as a ready food source for local people, poultry, livestock and fish and is sometimes also seen in local markets.
Threats [top]
Major Threat(s): Overexploitation, deforestation and mining threaten the survival of this species.
Conservation Actions [top]
Conservation Actions: Surveys need to be conducted in Cao Bang, Phu Tho, Vinh Phuc provinces in Viet Nam to obtain information on the population, distribution and ecological requirements of this species. Conservation actions which are needed include protection of its habitats from direct and indirect impacts, and preventing exploitation of this species.
Citation: Do, V. 2011. Oxynaia micheloti. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2011: e.T171858A6808028. http://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2011-1.RLTS.T171858A6808028.en. Downloaded on 07 May 2018.
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