ENEndangered
Ophisternon afrum
Unknown
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Marine coastal/supratidal· major
Conservation measures underway
Species recovery
Other threatened species in SYNBRANCHIDAE
Threatened in Benin
Frequently asked questions
Why is Ophisternon afrum classified as Endangered?
Ophisternon afrum 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 Ophisternon afrum live?
Ophisternon afrum occurs in Benin, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Nigeria, and Togo. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Ophisternon afrum?
The main threats to Ophisternon afrum are 1.1, 1.2, 2.1, and 3.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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