Small-scale Sillago
EN

Small-scale Sillago

Sillago parvisquamis

Declining

Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Small-scale_whiting

Overview

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

Sillago parvisquamis faces severe population decline primarily due to intensive coastal development and habitat modification along its restricted range. Bottom trawling and coastal fishing activities have degraded critical sandy bottom habitats where this species feeds and reproduces. Water quality deterioration from urban runoff and industrial discharge further compromises the shallow coastal environments essential for juvenile recruitment.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits shallow coastal waters and sandy bottoms in tropical and subtropical marine environments, typically found in depths ranging from nearshore areas to approximately 50 meters. It prefers areas with fine sand substrates where it can forage for small invertebrates and maintain its characteristic burrowing behavior.

MARINE· major

Threatened in India

EN

Khaire's Black Shieldtail

Melanophidium khairei

Unknown
Nilgiri Dancing FrogVU

Nilgiri Dancing Frog

Micrixalus phyllophilus

Declining
Indian Star TortoiseVU

Indian Star Tortoise

Geochelone elegans

Declining
VU

Copper Shark

Carcharhinus brachyurus

Declining

Frequently asked questions

Why is Small-scale Sillago classified as Endangered?
Small-scale Sillago 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. Sillago parvisquamis faces severe population decline primarily due to intensive coastal development and habitat modification along its restricted range. Bottom trawling and coastal fishing activities have degraded critical sandy bottom habitats where this species feeds and reproduces. Water quality deterioration from urban runoff and industrial discharge further compromises the shallow coastal environments essential for juvenile recruitment.
Where does Small-scale Sillago live?
Small-scale Sillago occurs in India, Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Small-scale Sillago?
The main threats to Small-scale Sillago 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.

Get weekly conservation intelligence

One short digest a week of the most striking species and country data we ship, plus breaking conservation news paired with our database where it matters.

Free, no spam. One-click unsubscribe in every email.