Puntius deccanensis
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Puntius deccanensis faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat degradation from agricultural expansion and water pollution in its native river systems. Dam construction and water extraction for irrigation have significantly altered natural flow regimes, while sedimentation from deforestation has degraded spawning grounds. The species' restricted range in the Western Ghats makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes.
Habitat
This freshwater fish inhabits clear, fast-flowing streams and rivers in the Western Ghats of India, typically in areas with rocky substrates and moderate to high oxygen levels. It prefers shallow waters with good current flow and is often found in tributaries of major river systems.
