ENEndangered
Coelotilapia joka
Unknown
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Caves and subterranean habitats· major
Conservation measures underway
Resource & habitat protectionHabitat & natural process restorationSpecies managementSpecies recovery
Other threatened species in CICHLIDAE
Threatened in Liberia
Frequently asked questions
Why is Coelotilapia joka classified as Endangered?
Coelotilapia joka 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, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Coelotilapia joka live?
Coelotilapia joka occurs in Liberia, 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 Coelotilapia joka?
The main threats to Coelotilapia joka are 1.1, 2.1, and 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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