VUVulnerable
Chinese Cobra
Naja atra
Declining
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinese_cobra
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Conservation measures underway
Legislation
Other threatened species in ELAPIDAE
Threatened in China
Frequently asked questions
Why is Chinese Cobra classified as Vulnerable?
Chinese Cobra 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 Chinese Cobra live?
Chinese Cobra occurs in China, Hong Kong SAR China, Laos, Macao SAR China, Taiwan, and Vietnam. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Chinese Cobra?
The main threats to Chinese Cobra are 5.1, 5.1.1, and 9.3.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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