VUVulnerable
Bighead Goby
Glossogobius macrocephalus
Unknown
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest - Subtropical/tropical moist lowland· majorWetlands (inland) - Permanent freshwater lakes· major
Conservation measures underway
Species recoveryEx-situ conservation
Other threatened species in GOBIIDAE
Threatened in Papua New Guinea
Frequently asked questions
Why is Bighead Goby classified as Vulnerable?
Bighead Goby 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 Bighead Goby live?
Bighead Goby 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 Bighead Goby?
The main threats to Bighead Goby are 11.1, and 8.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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