Probarbus jullieni
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Probarbus jullieni faces severe population decline primarily due to overfishing and habitat degradation throughout the Mekong River system. Dam construction has fragmented its migration routes and altered flow regimes essential for spawning, while intensive fishing pressure targets both adults and juveniles. Water pollution from agricultural runoff and industrial activities further degrades the aquatic ecosystems this species depends on for survival.
Habitat
Probarbus jullieni inhabits large river systems in the Mekong Basin, preferring deep pools and main channel areas with moderate to strong currents. The species requires free-flowing rivers for migration between feeding and spawning areas, typically moving between deeper refugia and shallow spawning grounds during seasonal cycles.
