VUVulnerable
Botia rostrata
Declining
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Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
FRESHWATER· major
Other threatened species in BOTIIDAE
Threatened in Bangladesh
Frequently asked questions
Why is Botia rostrata classified as Vulnerable?
Botia rostrata 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 Botia rostrata live?
Botia rostrata occurs in Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, India, Myanmar (Burma), and Thailand. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Botia rostrata?
The main threats to Botia rostrata are 3.2, and 5.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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