Poropuntius chonglingchungi
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Poropuntius chonglingchungi faces severe threats from dam construction and water diversions that fragment its river habitat and alter natural flow regimes. Agricultural runoff and domestic pollution have degraded water quality in its limited range, while overfishing and destructive fishing practices using explosives and poisons have directly reduced populations. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to these cumulative pressures.
Habitat
This freshwater fish inhabits fast-flowing rivers and streams in mountainous regions of Southeast Asia. It prefers clear, well-oxygenated waters with rocky substrates and is typically found in areas with moderate to strong currents.
