ENEndangered
Shortjawed Kokopu
Galaxias postvectis
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· majorWetlands (inland)· majorWetlands (inland) - Permanent rivers/streams· majorWetlands (inland) - Permanent freshwater lakes· majorRocky areas· majorMarine neritic· major
Conservation measures underway
Species management
Other threatened species in GALAXIIDAE
Threatened in New Zealand
Frequently asked questions
Why is Shortjawed Kokopu classified as Endangered?
Shortjawed Kokopu 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 Shortjawed Kokopu live?
Shortjawed Kokopu occurs in New Zealand. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Shortjawed Kokopu?
The main threats to Shortjawed Kokopu are 2.1, 5.3, 5.4, and 8.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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