Borneonkonnamonni
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Borneonkonnamonni

Encheloclarias prolatus

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Photo: iNaturalist: (c) Muhammad Affan, all rights reserved, uploaded by Muhammad Affan

Overview

Encheloclarias baculum is a species of airbreathing catfish endemic to Malaysia where it is only found in western Sarawak on the island of Borneo. This species reaches a length of 8.6 cm (3.4 in) SL.

Encheloclarias prolatus faces severe population declines primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its limited range in Borneo. The species is particularly vulnerable to water pollution from agricultural runoff and mining activities that degrade the pristine freshwater systems it requires for survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

FRESHWATER· major

Other threatened species in Clariidae

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Pikkukonnamonni

Encheloclarias baculum

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Borneonkonnamonni classified as Endangered?
Borneonkonnamonni 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. Encheloclarias prolatus faces severe population declines primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its limited range in Borneo. The species is particularly vulnerable to water pollution from agricultural runoff and mining activities that degrade the pristine freshwater systems it requires for survival.
Where does Borneonkonnamonni live?
Borneonkonnamonni occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Borneonkonnamonni?
The main threats to Borneonkonnamonni 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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