Anabarilius yangzonensis
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Anabarilius yangzonensis faces severe threats from water pollution and habitat degradation in its restricted lake environment. Agricultural runoff and urban development around Yangzong Lake have significantly deteriorated water quality, while introduced fish species compete for resources and alter the ecosystem dynamics. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to any environmental changes in its single known habitat.
Habitat
This endemic cyprinid fish is restricted to Yangzong Lake in Yunnan Province, China, inhabiting the shallow, vegetated areas of this freshwater lake ecosystem. The species depends on the lake's specific water chemistry and temperature conditions that have developed in this isolated high-altitude environment.
