VUVulnerable
Black Ruby Barb
Pethia nigrofasciata
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Wetlands (inland) - Permanent rivers/streams· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionResource & habitat protectionLegislation
Other threatened species in CYPRINIDAE
Threatened in Sri Lanka
Frequently asked questions
Why is Black Ruby Barb classified as Vulnerable?
Black Ruby Barb 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 Black Ruby Barb live?
Black Ruby Barb 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 Black Ruby Barb?
The main threats to Black Ruby Barb are 11.4, 2.1, 3.2, and 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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