ENEndangered
Opsariichthys chengtui
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Conservation measures underway
Ex-situ conservation
Other threatened species in XENOCYPRIDIDAE
Threatened in China
Frequently asked questions
Why is Opsariichthys chengtui classified as Endangered?
Opsariichthys chengtui 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 Opsariichthys chengtui live?
Opsariichthys chengtui occurs in China. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Opsariichthys chengtui?
The main threats to Opsariichthys chengtui are 2.1, 2.4, 3.2, and 9.3.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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