Poropuntius bolovenensis

Poropuntius bolovenensis is a species of ray-finned fish in the genus Poropuntius. This species is endemic to the eastern half of the Boloven Plateau in southern Laos where its numbers are decreasing under heavy fishing pressure. However, the biggest threat to this species is the construction of dams which are likely to have a significant impact on this species. In addition the quality and area of its habitat is declining due to conversion for agriculture. The IUCN assess P. bolovensis as Endangered. This species occurs in clear, rocky streams at altitudes of 800–1,200 m above sea level where it feeds mainly on insects. It does not thrive in reservoirs. It is not a true migrant but it does make local movements. It is targeted by subsistence fisheries.[1]

Poropuntius bolovenensis
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Cypriniformes
Family: Cyprinidae
Genus: Poropuntius
Species:
P. bolovenensis
Binomial name
Poropuntius bolovenensis

References
  1. Baird, I. (2012). "Poropuntius bolovenensis". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2012: e.T180938A1680115. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2012-1.RLTS.T180938A1680115.en. Downloaded on 25 December 2017.
  2. Froese, Rainer and Pauly, Daniel, eds. (2006). "Poropuntius bolovenensis" in FishBase. April 2006 version.


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