VUVulnerable
Bala Shark
Balantiocheilos melanopterus
Declining
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bala_shark
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Wetlands (inland) - Permanent rivers/streams· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies recoveryEx-situ conservation
Other threatened species in CYPRINIDAE
Threatened in Bangladesh
Frequently asked questions
Why is Bala Shark classified as Vulnerable?
Bala Shark is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Bala Shark live?
Bala Shark occurs in Bangladesh, Cambodia, Estonia, Hong Kong SAR China, India, and Indonesia (plus 9 other countries). Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Bala Shark?
The main threats to Bala Shark are 1.1, 2.1, 5.3, and 5.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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