CRCritically Endangered
Schistura leukensis
Unknown
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Wetlands (inland) - Permanent rivers/streams· major
Conservation measures underway
Species recovery
Other threatened species in NEMACHEILIDAE
Threatened in Laos
Frequently asked questions
Why is Schistura leukensis classified as Critically Endangered?
Schistura leukensis is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Schistura leukensis live?
Schistura leukensis occurs in Laos. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Schistura leukensis?
The main threats to Schistura leukensis are 1.1, 2.1, 5.3, and 7.2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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