ENEndangered
Malatgan River Caecilian
Ichthyophis weberi
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) - Permanent rivers/streams· majorCaves and subterranean habitats· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies recoveryAwareness & communications
Other threatened species in ICHTHYOPHIIDAE
Threatened in Philippines
Frequently asked questions
Why is Malatgan River Caecilian classified as Endangered?
Malatgan River Caecilian 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 Malatgan River Caecilian live?
Malatgan River Caecilian occurs in Philippines. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Malatgan River Caecilian?
The main threats to Malatgan River Caecilian are 2.1, 3.2, 5.3, and 5.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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