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Schizothorax integrilabiatus

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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.

Schizothorax integrilabiatus faces severe population decline primarily due to dam construction and water diversion projects that fragment its riverine habitat and alter natural flow regimes. Overfishing and the use of destructive fishing methods, including electrofishing and poisoning, have further decimated remaining populations. Climate change-induced alterations to precipitation patterns and glacial melt in its high-altitude range compound these pressures by affecting water temperature and seasonal flow cycles.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic cyprinid inhabits cold, fast-flowing rivers and streams in high-altitude regions of the Tibetan Plateau and surrounding mountain ranges. It typically occurs in well-oxygenated waters with rocky substrates at elevations between 3,000-4,500 meters.

FRESHWATER· major

Conservation measures underway

Species recovery

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Schizothorax integrilabiatus classified as Critically Endangered?
Schizothorax integrilabiatus is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Schizothorax integrilabiatus faces severe population decline primarily due to dam construction and water diversion projects that fragment its riverine habitat and alter natural flow regimes. Overfishing and the use of destructive fishing methods, including electrofishing and poisoning, have further decimated remaining populations. Climate change-induced alterations to precipitation patterns and glacial melt in its high-altitude range compound these pressures by affecting water temperature and seasonal flow cycles.
Where does Schizothorax integrilabiatus live?
Schizothorax integrilabiatus 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 Schizothorax integrilabiatus?
The main threats to Schizothorax integrilabiatus 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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