ENEndangered
Sri Lanka Western Laubuka
Laubuka varuna
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· major
Other threatened species in DANIONIDAE
Threatened in Sri Lanka
Frequently asked questions
Why is Sri Lanka Western Laubuka classified as Endangered?
Sri Lanka Western Laubuka is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Sri Lanka Western Laubuka live?
Sri Lanka Western Laubuka occurs in Sri Lanka. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Sri Lanka Western Laubuka?
The main threats to Sri Lanka Western Laubuka are 5.3, 9.3, and 9.3.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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