VUVulnerable
Haplochromis obliquidens
Unknown
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Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
FRESHWATER· major
Conservation measures underway
Habitat & natural process restoration
Other threatened species in CICHLIDAE
Threatened in Colombia
Frequently asked questions
Why is Haplochromis obliquidens classified as Vulnerable?
Haplochromis obliquidens is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Haplochromis obliquidens live?
Haplochromis obliquidens occurs in Colombia, Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Haplochromis obliquidens?
The main threats to Haplochromis obliquidens are 8.3, and 9.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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