ENEndangered
Scleropages formosus
Declining
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Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
FRESHWATER· majorFRESHWATER· major
Conservation measures underway
Legislation
Threatened in Cambodia
Frequently asked questions
Why is Scleropages formosus classified as Endangered?
Scleropages formosus 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 Scleropages formosus live?
Scleropages formosus occurs in Cambodia, China, Hong Kong SAR China, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Myanmar (Burma) (plus 5 other countries). Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Scleropages formosus?
The main threats to Scleropages formosus are 1.1, 2.1, 3.2, and 4.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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