VUVulnerable
Black Pseudo-nigricans
Haplochromis xanthopteryx
Unknown
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Rocky areas· major
Conservation measures underway
Habitat & natural process restoration
Other threatened species in CICHLIDAE
Threatened in Tanzania
Frequently asked questions
Why is Black Pseudo-nigricans classified as Vulnerable?
Black Pseudo-nigricans 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, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Black Pseudo-nigricans live?
Black Pseudo-nigricans occurs in Tanzania, and Uganda. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Black Pseudo-nigricans?
The main threats to Black Pseudo-nigricans are 8.3, and 9.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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