ENEndangered
Japanese White Crucian Carp
Carassius cuvieri
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
Wetlands (inland) - Permanent rivers/streams· majorWetlands (inland) - Permanent freshwater lakes· major
Other threatened species in CYPRINIDAE
Threatened in China
Frequently asked questions
Why is Japanese White Crucian Carp classified as Endangered?
Japanese White Crucian Carp 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 Japanese White Crucian Carp live?
Japanese White Crucian Carp occurs in China, Ethiopia, 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 Japanese White Crucian Carp?
The main threats to Japanese White Crucian Carp are 1.1, 11.4, 2.1, and 4.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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