VUVulnerable
Four-spined Glassfish
Tetracentrum apogonoides
Stable
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Wetlands (inland) - Permanent rivers/streams· majorWetlands (inland) - Permanent freshwater lakes· major
Conservation measures underway
Species recovery
Other threatened species in AMBASSIDAE
Threatened in Papua New Guinea
Frequently asked questions
Why is Four-spined Glassfish classified as Vulnerable?
Four-spined Glassfish 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 Four-spined Glassfish live?
Four-spined Glassfish occurs in Papua New Guinea. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Four-spined Glassfish?
The main threats to Four-spined Glassfish are 5.3, and 8.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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