ENEndangered
Pearl Cichlid
Cribroheros rhytisma
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protection
Other threatened species in CICHLIDAE
Threatened in Costa Rica
Frequently asked questions
Why is Pearl Cichlid classified as Endangered?
Pearl Cichlid 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 Pearl Cichlid live?
Pearl Cichlid occurs in Costa Rica, and Panama. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Pearl Cichlid?
The main threats to Pearl Cichlid are 2.1, 5.3, 9.1, and 9.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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