VUVulnerable
Haplochromis argens
Increasing
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Marine oceanic· major
Other threatened species in CICHLIDAE
Threatened in Tanzania
Frequently asked questions
Why is Haplochromis argens classified as Vulnerable?
Haplochromis argens 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 Haplochromis argens live?
Haplochromis argens occurs in Tanzania. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Haplochromis argens?
The main threats to Haplochromis argens are 8.3, and 9.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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