ENEndangered
Schistura macrolepis
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)· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protection
Other threatened species in NEMACHEILIDAE
Threatened in Pakistan
Frequently asked questions
Why is Schistura macrolepis classified as Endangered?
Schistura macrolepis 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 Schistura macrolepis live?
Schistura macrolepis occurs in Pakistan. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Schistura macrolepis?
The main threats to Schistura macrolepis are 7.2, and 9.3.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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