ENEndangered
Shimoga Loach
Nemachilichthys shimogensis
Unknown
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nemachilichthys
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
FRESHWATER· major
Other threatened species in NEMACHEILIDAE
Threatened in India
Frequently asked questions
Why is Shimoga Loach classified as Endangered?
Shimoga Loach 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 Shimoga Loach live?
Shimoga Loach occurs in India. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Shimoga Loach?
The main threats to Shimoga Loach are 5.4, and 7.2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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