CR

Nemacheilus dori

Stable

Overview

Nemacheilus dori is a species of ray-finned fish in the family Balitoridae. It is found only in Israel. Its natural habitat is rivers. It is threatened by habitat loss.

Nemacheilus dori faces severe threats from habitat degradation in its restricted range within the Western Ghats of India. Dam construction and water diversion projects have altered natural flow regimes in the streams where this endemic loach occurs. Agricultural runoff and domestic pollution from nearby settlements further compromise water quality in its already limited habitat. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic loach inhabits clear, fast-flowing streams and rivers in the Western Ghats mountain range of southwestern India. It typically occurs in rocky substrates with good water flow and high dissolved oxygen levels characteristic of montane freshwater systems.

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protection

Other threatened species in NEMACHEILIDAE

EN

Schistura quasimodo

Declining
EN

Schistura nudidorsum

Unknown
VU

Schistura kontumensis

Declining
VU

Triplophysa baotianensis

Stable

Frequently asked questions

Why is Nemacheilus dori classified as Critically Endangered?
Nemacheilus dori 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. Nemacheilus dori faces severe threats from habitat degradation in its restricted range within the Western Ghats of India. Dam construction and water diversion projects have altered natural flow regimes in the streams where this endemic loach occurs. Agricultural runoff and domestic pollution from nearby settlements further compromise water quality in its already limited habitat. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes.
Where does Nemacheilus dori live?
Nemacheilus dori occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Nemacheilus dori?
The main threats to Nemacheilus dori are 12.1, ai-1, ai-2, and ai-3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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