ENEndangered
Barak silurus
Pterocryptis barakensis
Unknown
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Rocky areas· major
Conservation measures underway
Species recovery
Other threatened species in SILURIDAE
Threatened in Bangladesh
Frequently asked questions
Why is Barak silurus classified as Endangered?
Barak silurus 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 Barak silurus live?
Barak silurus occurs in Bangladesh, and India. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Barak silurus?
The main threats to Barak silurus are 1.1, and 7.2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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