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Betta hipposideros

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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.

Betta hipposideros faces severe habitat degradation from palm oil plantation expansion and logging activities throughout its native range in Peninsular Malaysia. Water pollution from agricultural runoff and urban development has contaminated the shallow forest streams this species depends on for breeding and survival. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction, with entire populations potentially eliminated by single development projects.

Threat summary

Habitat

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

Wetlands (inland)· majorWetlands (inland) - Bogs, marshes, swamps, fens· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Betta hipposideros classified as Endangered?
Betta hipposideros is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Betta hipposideros faces severe habitat degradation from palm oil plantation expansion and logging activities throughout its native range in Peninsular Malaysia. Water pollution from agricultural runoff and urban development has contaminated the shallow forest streams this species depends on for breeding and survival. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction, with entire populations potentially eliminated by single development projects.
Where does Betta hipposideros live?
Betta hipposideros occurs in Indonesia, and Malaysia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Betta hipposideros?
The main threats to Betta hipposideros 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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