VUVulnerable
Electric catfish
Malapterurus punctatus
Unknown
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
FRESHWATER· major
Conservation measures underway
Species recoveryAwareness & communicationsLegislation
Other threatened species in MALAPTERURIDAE
Threatened in Côte d’Ivoire
Frequently asked questions
Why is Electric catfish classified as Vulnerable?
Electric catfish 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 Electric catfish live?
Electric catfish occurs in Côte d’Ivoire, 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 Electric catfish?
The main threats to Electric catfish are 1.1, 2.1, 3.2, and 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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