Chelonodontops pleurospilus
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Chelonodontops pleurospilus faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as coastal wetlands and estuarine environments are converted for aquaculture and urban development. Water pollution from agricultural runoff and industrial discharge degrades the water quality essential for this species' survival. Climate change-induced sea level rise and altered precipitation patterns further threaten the delicate brackish water systems this species depends upon.
Habitat
This species inhabits brackish coastal waters, estuaries, and tidal zones where freshwater meets saltwater. It requires specific salinity gradients and clean water conditions found in undisturbed coastal wetland systems.
