CRCritically Endangered
Neostethus robertsi
Unknown
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
This species inhabits shallow coastal streams, estuaries, and brackish water environments in the Philippines, typically in areas with dense aquatic vegetation and soft muddy or sandy substrates. The fish requires access to both freshwater and slightly saline conditions, moving between these environments during different life stages.
FRESHWATER· major
Other threatened species in PHALLOSTETHIDAE
Threatened in Philippines
Frequently asked questions
Why is Neostethus robertsi classified as Critically Endangered?
Neostethus robertsi is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Neostethus robertsi live?
Neostethus robertsi occurs in Philippines. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Neostethus robertsi?
The main threats to Neostethus robertsi are 1.1, 11.4, 2.1, and 3.2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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