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Betta pardalotos

Unknown

Overview

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

Betta pardalotos faces severe threats from rapid deforestation and agricultural expansion in its native Sumatran habitat, with palm oil plantations and logging operations destroying the shallow forest streams it depends on. Water pollution from agricultural runoff and urban development further degrades the pristine water quality this species requires for survival. The extremely limited range makes the species particularly vulnerable to any habitat disturbance, with entire populations potentially eliminated by single development projects.

Threat summary

Habitat

Betta pardalotos inhabits shallow, slow-moving forest streams and small tributaries in lowland tropical rainforests of Sumatra. The species requires pristine water conditions with dense vegetation cover and minimal human disturbance.

Wetlands (inland)· majorWetlands (inland) - Permanent rivers/streams· majorWetlands (inland) - Bogs, marshes, swamps, fens· major

Conservation measures underway

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Betta pardalotos classified as Critically Endangered?
Betta pardalotos 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. Betta pardalotos faces severe threats from rapid deforestation and agricultural expansion in its native Sumatran habitat, with palm oil plantations and logging operations destroying the shallow forest streams it depends on. Water pollution from agricultural runoff and urban development further degrades the pristine water quality this species requires for survival. The extremely limited range makes the species particularly vulnerable to any habitat disturbance, with entire populations potentially eliminated by single development projects.
Where does Betta pardalotos live?
Betta pardalotos 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 pardalotos?
The main threats to Betta pardalotos 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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