Etroplus canarensis 在 IUCN Red List (國際自然保護聯盟瀕危物種紅色名錄) 中評為 Endangered 瀕危級別, 原因如下
"Etroplus canarensis has been assessed as Endangered because of its restricted distribution to two locations, with an extent of occurrence (EOO) of less than 5,000 km2 and an area of occupancy (AOO) of less than 500 km2. There is also an going decline in habitat quality as a result of pollution and sand mining, and the threat of over-collection for the pet trade." |