CRCritically Endangered
Nakiyadeniya mountain loach
Schistura scripta
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)· majorWetlands (inland) - Permanent rivers/streams· major
Other threatened species in NEMACHEILIDAE
Threatened in Sri Lanka
Frequently asked questions
Why is Nakiyadeniya mountain loach classified as Critically Endangered?
Nakiyadeniya mountain loach is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Nakiyadeniya mountain loach live?
Nakiyadeniya mountain loach 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 Nakiyadeniya mountain loach?
The main threats to Nakiyadeniya mountain loach are 2.1, and 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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