VUVulnerable
Congo Blind Barb
Caecobarbus geertsii
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· majorMarine neritic· major
Other threatened species in CYPRINIDAE
Threatened in Congo - Kinshasa
Frequently asked questions
Why is Congo Blind Barb classified as Vulnerable?
Congo Blind Barb 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 Congo Blind Barb live?
Congo Blind Barb occurs in Congo - Kinshasa. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Congo Blind Barb?
The main threats to Congo Blind Barb are 2.1, 5.3, and 9.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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