VUVulnerable
Chrysichthys walkeri
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Marine coastal/supratidal· majorWetlands (inland)· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area managementHabitat & natural process restorationSpecies recoveryPolicies and regulationsCompliance and enforcement
Other threatened species in CLAROTEIDAE
Threatened in Angola
Frequently asked questions
Why is Chrysichthys walkeri classified as Vulnerable?
Chrysichthys walkeri 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 Chrysichthys walkeri live?
Chrysichthys walkeri occurs in Angola, Benin, Cameroon, Congo - Kinshasa, Côte d’Ivoire, and Gabon (plus 8 other countries). Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Chrysichthys walkeri?
The main threats to Chrysichthys walkeri are 1.1, 2.1, 3.2, and 9.3.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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