VU

Kiss-lip himri

Carasobarbus kosswigi

Declining

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

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Kiss-lip himri classified as Vulnerable?
Kiss-lip himri 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 Kiss-lip himri live?
Kiss-lip himri occurs in Iran, Iraq, Syria, and Türkiye. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Kiss-lip himri?
The main threats to Kiss-lip himri are 7.2, and 9.3.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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