CRCritically Endangered
Clarias cavernicola
Unknown
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Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Rocky areas· majorCaves and subterranean habitats· major
Other threatened species in CLARIIDAE
Threatened in Namibia
Frequently asked questions
Why is Clarias cavernicola classified as Critically Endangered?
Clarias cavernicola 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 Clarias cavernicola live?
Clarias cavernicola occurs in Namibia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Clarias cavernicola?
The main threats to Clarias cavernicola are 5.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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