VUVulnerable
Long-faced Loach
Acantopsis octoactinotos
Unknown
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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
Wetlands (inland)· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies recovery
Other threatened species in COBITIDAE
Threatened in Malaysia
Frequently asked questions
Why is Long-faced Loach classified as Vulnerable?
Long-faced Loach 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 Long-faced Loach live?
Long-faced Loach occurs in Malaysia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Long-faced Loach?
The main threats to Long-faced Loach are 2.1, 5.3, 9.1, and 9.3.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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