VUVulnerable
Smallscale Redfin
Pseudobarbus asper
Declining
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smallscale_redfin
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Marine oceanic· majorWetlands (inland) - Permanent rivers/streams· majorMarine neritic· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies recovery
Other threatened species in CYPRINIDAE
Threatened in South Africa
Frequently asked questions
Why is Smallscale Redfin classified as Vulnerable?
Smallscale Redfin 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, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Smallscale Redfin live?
Smallscale Redfin occurs in South Africa. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Smallscale Redfin?
The main threats to Smallscale Redfin are 11.1, 7.2, 8.1, and 9.3.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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