VUVulnerable
Amur Stickleback
Pungitius sinensis
Declining
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amur_stickleback
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Wetlands (inland)· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protection
Other threatened species in GASTEROSTEIDAE
Threatened in China
Frequently asked questions
Why is Amur Stickleback classified as Vulnerable?
Amur Stickleback 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 Amur Stickleback live?
Amur Stickleback occurs in China, Japan, North Korea, Russia, and South Korea. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Amur Stickleback?
The main threats to Amur Stickleback are 1.1, 11.2, 11.4, and 7.2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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