VUVulnerable
Elephant Nose
Mormyrus subundulatus
Declining
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
Site/area managementHabitat & natural process restorationSpecies recoveryAwareness & communications
Other threatened species in MORMYRIDAE
Threatened in Côte d’Ivoire
Frequently asked questions
Why is Elephant Nose classified as Vulnerable?
Elephant Nose 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 Elephant Nose live?
Elephant Nose occurs in Côte d’Ivoire, and Ghana. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Elephant Nose?
The main threats to Elephant Nose are 3.2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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