CRCritically Endangered
Mogurnda aiwasoensis
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 is restricted to clear, shallow mountain streams in the Aiwaso River system of Papua New Guinea's Central Province, inhabiting areas with rocky substrates, moderate water flow, and abundant riparian vegetation. The streams maintain relatively stable temperatures year-round and support diverse invertebrate communities that serve as the primary food source for this endemic gudgeon.
Wetlands (inland) - Permanent freshwater lakes· major
Conservation measures underway
Species recovery
Other threatened species in ELEOTRIDAE
Threatened in Indonesia
Frequently asked questions
Why is Mogurnda aiwasoensis classified as Critically Endangered?
Mogurnda aiwasoensis 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 Mogurnda aiwasoensis live?
Mogurnda aiwasoensis 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 Mogurnda aiwasoensis?
The main threats to Mogurnda aiwasoensis are 11.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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