List of vulnerable fishes

In September 2016, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) listed 1245 vulnerable fish species.

Additionally 3191 fish species (21% of those evaluated) are listed as data deficient, meaning there is insufficient information for a full assessment of conservation status.

As these species typically have small distributions and/or populations, they are intrinsically likely to be threatened, according to the IUCN.

"[3] This is a complete list of vulnerable fish species and subspecies evaluated by the IUCN.

Species Subspecies Cypriniformes includes carps, minnows, loaches and relatives.

6 extinct in the wild fish species (0.04%) 455 critically endangered fish species (3.0%) 643 endangered fish species (4.2%) 1245 vulnerable fish species (8.2%) 548 near threatened fish species (3.6%) 9131 least concern fish species (60%) 3191 data deficient fish species (21%)
Vulnerable (VU) species are considered to be facing a high risk of extinction in the wild.