Nangra robusta
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Nangra robusta faces severe pressure from dam construction and river modification projects that fragment its riverine habitat and alter critical water flow patterns. Overfishing and destructive fishing practices, including the use of explosives and fine-mesh nets, have significantly reduced population numbers across its range. Water pollution from agricultural runoff and industrial discharge further degrades the aquatic ecosystems this catfish depends on for survival.
Habitat
Nangra robusta inhabits fast-flowing rivers and streams with rocky substrates in the Ganges and Brahmaputra river systems of South Asia. This catfish species prefers clear, well-oxygenated waters with moderate to strong currents, typically found in upland and mid-elevation river sections.
Other threatened species in SISORIDAE
Threatened in India
Frequently asked questions
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