VUVulnerable
Dwarf Gravel Loach
Cobitis shikokuensis
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
FRESHWATER· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protection
Other threatened species in COBITIDAE
Threatened in Japan
Frequently asked questions
Why is Dwarf Gravel Loach classified as Vulnerable?
Dwarf Gravel 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 Dwarf Gravel Loach live?
Dwarf Gravel Loach occurs in Japan. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Dwarf Gravel Loach?
The main threats to Dwarf Gravel Loach are 1.1, 11.4, 4.1, and 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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