VUVulnerable
Korean Eastern Spined Loach
Cobitis yongdokensis
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· majorMarine neritic· major
Conservation measures underway
Legislation
Other threatened species in COBITIDAE
Frequently asked questions
Why is Korean Eastern Spined Loach classified as Vulnerable?
Korean Eastern 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 Korean Eastern Spined Loach live?
Korean Eastern Spined Loach occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Korean Eastern Spined Loach?
The main threats to Korean Eastern Spined Loach are 1.1, 11.2, 11.4, and 8.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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