VU

Betta breviobesus

Unknown

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Betta breviobesus faces severe habitat degradation from agricultural expansion and urban development in its native Peninsular Malaysia range. Water pollution from palm oil plantations and industrial runoff has contaminated the shallow forest streams this species depends on for breeding. The conversion of lowland forests to agricultural land has fragmented populations and reduced available spawning sites.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits shallow, slow-moving forest streams and swampy areas in lowland tropical rainforests of Peninsular Malaysia. It prefers areas with dense vegetation cover and soft, acidic water typical of Southeast Asian peat swamp forests.

FRESHWATER· major

Threatened in Indonesia

EN

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Cyrtodactylus psarops

Unknown
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Acropora hemprichii

Declining
VU

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Myzomela batjanensis

Declining
VU

Hopea coriacea

Declining

Frequently asked questions

Why is Betta breviobesus classified as Vulnerable?
Betta breviobesus 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. Betta breviobesus faces severe habitat degradation from agricultural expansion and urban development in its native Peninsular Malaysia range. Water pollution from palm oil plantations and industrial runoff has contaminated the shallow forest streams this species depends on for breeding. The conversion of lowland forests to agricultural land has fragmented populations and reduced available spawning sites.
Where does Betta breviobesus live?
Betta breviobesus occurs in Indonesia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Betta breviobesus?
The main threats to Betta breviobesus are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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