ENEndangered
Sri Lanka Dwarf Catfish
Mystus ankutta
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Other threatened species in BAGRIDAE
Threatened in Sri Lanka
Frequently asked questions
Why is Sri Lanka Dwarf Catfish classified as Endangered?
Sri Lanka Dwarf 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 Sri Lanka Dwarf Catfish live?
Sri Lanka Dwarf Catfish 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 Dwarf Catfish?
The main threats to Sri Lanka Dwarf Catfish are 1.1, 11.1, 2.1, and 3.2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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