Neolissochilus bovanicus
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Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Neolissochilus bovanicus faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat degradation from agricultural expansion and water pollution in its limited river systems. Dam construction and water extraction for irrigation have significantly altered natural flow regimes, while sedimentation from deforestation upstream has degraded spawning grounds. Overfishing pressure in accessible river sections has further reduced already fragmented populations.
Habitat
This freshwater fish inhabits clear, fast-flowing rivers and streams in mountainous regions of Southeast Asia. It typically occurs in well-oxygenated waters with rocky substrates and requires pristine water quality for successful reproduction.
