ENEndangered
Neolebias powelli
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Marine oceanic· major
Conservation measures underway
Resource & habitat protectionSpecies recovery
Other threatened species in DISTICHODONTIDAE
Threatened in Nigeria
Frequently asked questions
Why is Neolebias powelli classified as Endangered?
Neolebias powelli 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 Neolebias powelli live?
Neolebias powelli occurs in Nigeria. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Neolebias powelli?
The main threats to Neolebias powelli are 1.1, 1.2, and 3.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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