CR

Poropuntius chonglingchungi

Declining

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.

Threat summary

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.

Wetlands (inland) - Permanent freshwater lakes· major

Conservation measures underway

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Poropuntius chonglingchungi classified as Critically Endangered?
Poropuntius chonglingchungi 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. 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.
Where does Poropuntius chonglingchungi live?
Poropuntius chonglingchungi 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 Poropuntius chonglingchungi?
The main threats to Poropuntius chonglingchungi are 5.4, 8.1, ai-1, and ai-2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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