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Blaasop Beauty

Chelonodontops pleurospilus

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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.

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.

Threat summary

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Blaasop Beauty classified as Endangered?
Blaasop Beauty 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. 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.
Where does Blaasop Beauty live?
Blaasop Beauty occurs in South Africa. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Blaasop Beauty?
The main threats to Blaasop Beauty 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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