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Ammer Ruffe

Gymnocephalus ambriaelacus

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Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Gymnocephalus ambriaelacus faces severe threats from habitat degradation and water quality deterioration in its restricted lake environment. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes, pollution events, and potential introduction of invasive species that could disrupt the delicate ecosystem balance of its endemic habitat.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic ruffe species inhabits the specific lacustrine environment of Lake Ambriaelacus, occupying benthic zones with particular substrate and water chemistry requirements. The species is adapted to the unique conditions of this single lake system, making it entirely dependent on the maintenance of this specialized aquatic habitat.

FRESHWATER· major

Frequently asked questions

Why is Ammer Ruffe classified as Critically Endangered?
Ammer Ruffe is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Gymnocephalus ambriaelacus faces severe threats from habitat degradation and water quality deterioration in its restricted lake environment. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes, pollution events, and potential introduction of invasive species that could disrupt the delicate ecosystem balance of its endemic habitat.
Where does Ammer Ruffe live?
Ammer Ruffe occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Ammer Ruffe?
The main threats to Ammer Ruffe are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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