ENEndangered
Bull-head Torrent Catfish
Liobagrus obesus
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Wetlands (inland)· majorWetlands (inland) - Permanent rivers/streams· major
Conservation measures underway
Habitat & natural process restorationSpecies recovery
Other threatened species in AMBLYCIPITIDAE
Threatened in South Korea
Frequently asked questions
Why is Bull-head Torrent Catfish classified as Endangered?
Bull-head Torrent Catfish 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 Bull-head Torrent Catfish live?
Bull-head Torrent Catfish occurs in South Korea. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Bull-head Torrent Catfish?
The main threats to Bull-head Torrent Catfish are 1.1, 5.3, 7.2, and 8.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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