There are an estimated 245 species of Endemic Freshwater fish in the Mediterranean region - a much higher species richness than in central and northern Europe.

In December 2004 experts meet to discuss the species assessments for all of these species and to assess their status and distribution.

Below are some examples of the draft assessments for four of the species. Please do not quote these assessments until they become final.

Species	IUCN Red List Category	Map	Draft Red List Assessment
Barbus graecus	Data deficient
Chondrostoma willkommii	Least concern
Alburnus akili	Vulnerable
Barbus callensis	Least concern

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