Centropogon erythraeus
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Centropogon erythraeus faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range. Overfishing and destructive fishing practices in coastal waters have significantly reduced population numbers, while pollution from agricultural runoff and coastal development degrades the water quality essential for this species' survival. Climate change-induced ocean warming and acidification further threaten its specialized marine habitat requirements.
Habitat
Centropogon erythraeus inhabits shallow coastal marine waters, typically found in coral reef environments and rocky substrates along tropical coastlines. The species requires clear, well-oxygenated waters with specific temperature ranges and is often associated with areas of high biodiversity near reef systems.
