VUVulnerable
Clarias laeviceps
Unknown
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Other threatened species in CLARIIDAE
Threatened in Ghana
Frequently asked questions
Why is Clarias laeviceps classified as Vulnerable?
Clarias laeviceps 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 Clarias laeviceps live?
Clarias laeviceps occurs in Ghana, Liberia, Senegal, and Sierra Leone. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Clarias laeviceps?
The main threats to Clarias laeviceps are 2.1, 5.3, 5.4, and 9.3.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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