VU

Triplophysa baotianensis

Stable

Overview

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

Triplophysa baotianensis faces severe pressure from water extraction and dam construction that fragments its riverine habitat in the Yangtze River basin. Agricultural runoff and industrial pollution have degraded water quality in its limited range, while climate change threatens to alter the cold-water conditions this endemic loach requires for survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic loach inhabits cold, fast-flowing mountain streams and tributaries in the upper Yangtze River system of China. It requires well-oxygenated waters with rocky substrates and is adapted to the specific temperature and flow regimes of high-altitude freshwater environments.

Caves and subterranean habitats· major

Conservation measures underway

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Triplophysa baotianensis classified as Vulnerable?
Triplophysa baotianensis 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. Triplophysa baotianensis faces severe pressure from water extraction and dam construction that fragments its riverine habitat in the Yangtze River basin. Agricultural runoff and industrial pollution have degraded water quality in its limited range, while climate change threatens to alter the cold-water conditions this endemic loach requires for survival.
Where does Triplophysa baotianensis live?
Triplophysa baotianensis 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 Triplophysa baotianensis?
The main threats to Triplophysa baotianensis 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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