VUVulnerable
Long-tailed Pethia
Pethia longicauda
Unknown
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Wetlands (inland)· majorWetlands (inland) - Permanent rivers/streams· major
Conservation measures underway
Resource & habitat protectionSpecies recoveryAwareness & communicationsLegislation
Other threatened species in CYPRINIDAE
Threatened in India
Frequently asked questions
Why is Long-tailed Pethia classified as Vulnerable?
Long-tailed Pethia 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-tailed Pethia live?
Long-tailed Pethia occurs in India. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Long-tailed Pethia?
The main threats to Long-tailed Pethia are 2.1, and 8.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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