ENEndangered
Pethia sahit
Local name: Prakash’s Barb
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) - Permanent rivers/streams· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionResource & habitat protectionInvasive/problematic species controlSpecies recoveryAwareness & communicationsLegislation
Other threatened species in CYPRINIDAE
Frequently asked questions
Why is Prakash’s Barb classified as Endangered?
Prakash’s Barb 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 Prakash’s Barb live?
Prakash’s Barb 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 Prakash’s Barb?
The main threats to Prakash’s Barb are 2.1, 8.1, 9.1, and 9.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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