VUVulnerable
Miho Spined Loach
Cobitis choii
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Conservation measures underway
Habitat & natural process restorationEx-situ conservationLegislation
Other threatened species in COBITIDAE
Threatened in South Korea
Frequently asked questions
Why is Miho Spined Loach classified as Vulnerable?
Miho Spined Loach 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 Miho Spined Loach live?
Miho Spined Loach occurs in South Korea. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Miho Spined Loach?
The main threats to Miho Spined Loach are 1.1, 3.2, 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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