Cyprinus yunnanensis
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Cyprinus yunnanensis faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat degradation from agricultural runoff and urban development around Yunnan's freshwater systems. Introduction of non-native fish species has created intense competition for resources and spawning sites. Water pollution from industrial activities and dam construction has further fragmented the species' already limited range in southwestern China's highland lakes and rivers.
Habitat
This endemic carp inhabits freshwater lakes, rivers, and tributaries in the highland regions of Yunnan Province, China. It prefers clear, well-oxygenated waters with rocky or sandy substrates in montane aquatic ecosystems.
