ENEndangered
Zebra Loach
Botia striata
Unknown
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zebra_loach
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
FRESHWATER· majorFRESHWATER· major
Conservation measures underway
Species recovery
Other threatened species in BOTIIDAE
Threatened in India
Frequently asked questions
Why is Zebra Loach classified as Endangered?
Zebra Loach is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Zebra Loach live?
Zebra Loach occurs in India, South Africa, and Thailand. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Zebra Loach?
The main threats to Zebra Loach are 5.3, 6.1, 9.3, and 9.3.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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