VU

Sinocyclocheilus guishanensis

Declining

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Sinocyclocheilus guishanensis faces severe threats from groundwater pollution and cave habitat degradation in its limited karst range in Guizhou Province, China. Agricultural runoff and industrial contamination pose particular risks to the underground water systems this cave fish depends upon. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it highly vulnerable to any localized environmental disturbances or water quality changes.

Threat summary

Habitat

This cave fish inhabits underground karst cave systems and subterranean waters in limestone formations of Guizhou Province, China. The species is adapted to the stable, dark aquatic environments found in these specialized underground ecosystems.

Wetlands (inland) - Permanent rivers/streams· majorCaves and subterranean habitats· major

Conservation measures underway

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Sinocyclocheilus guishanensis classified as Vulnerable?
Sinocyclocheilus guishanensis 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. Sinocyclocheilus guishanensis faces severe threats from groundwater pollution and cave habitat degradation in its limited karst range in Guizhou Province, China. Agricultural runoff and industrial contamination pose particular risks to the underground water systems this cave fish depends upon. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it highly vulnerable to any localized environmental disturbances or water quality changes.
Where does Sinocyclocheilus guishanensis live?
Sinocyclocheilus guishanensis occurs in China. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Sinocyclocheilus guishanensis?
The main threats to Sinocyclocheilus guishanensis are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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