VU

Sinocyclocheilus anatirostris

Declining

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Sinocyclocheilus anatirostris faces severe pressure from water pollution and agricultural runoff contaminating its cave aquatic systems in Guangxi Province, China. Mining activities and quarrying operations near cave entrances have disrupted groundwater flow patterns essential for this species' survival. Tourism development and cave exploration have led to physical disturbance of breeding sites and altered water chemistry in critical habitat areas.

Threat summary

Habitat

This cave-dwelling fish inhabits underground freshwater systems including subterranean rivers, pools, and flooded cave chambers in limestone karst formations. The species is endemic to cave networks in Guangxi Province, China, where it depends on stable water temperatures and specific chemical conditions found in these isolated aquatic environments.

FRESHWATER· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Sinocyclocheilus anatirostris classified as Vulnerable?
Sinocyclocheilus anatirostris 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. Sinocyclocheilus anatirostris faces severe pressure from water pollution and agricultural runoff contaminating its cave aquatic systems in Guangxi Province, China. Mining activities and quarrying operations near cave entrances have disrupted groundwater flow patterns essential for this species' survival. Tourism development and cave exploration have led to physical disturbance of breeding sites and altered water chemistry in critical habitat areas.
Where does Sinocyclocheilus anatirostris live?
Sinocyclocheilus anatirostris occurs in China. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Sinocyclocheilus anatirostris?
The main threats to Sinocyclocheilus anatirostris are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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