VU

Hora's Razorbelly Minnow

Salmostoma horai

Unknown

Overview

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

Salmostoma horai faces severe pressure from dam construction and river modification projects that fragment its riverine habitat and alter natural flow regimes. Water pollution from agricultural runoff and industrial discharge degrades water quality in its native river systems. Overfishing and destructive fishing practices using explosives or chemicals have significantly reduced population numbers across its range.

Threat summary

Habitat

This freshwater fish inhabits fast-flowing rivers and streams with rocky or gravelly substrates in the Western Ghats region of India. It prefers clear, well-oxygenated waters in mountainous areas with moderate to strong currents.

FRESHWATER· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Hora's Razorbelly Minnow classified as Vulnerable?
Hora's Razorbelly Minnow 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. Salmostoma horai faces severe pressure from dam construction and river modification projects that fragment its riverine habitat and alter natural flow regimes. Water pollution from agricultural runoff and industrial discharge degrades water quality in its native river systems. Overfishing and destructive fishing practices using explosives or chemicals have significantly reduced population numbers across its range.
Where does Hora's Razorbelly Minnow live?
Hora's Razorbelly Minnow occurs in India. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Hora's Razorbelly Minnow?
The main threats to Hora's Razorbelly Minnow 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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