CRCritically Endangered
Bagrus meridionalis
Declining
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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.
Habitat
Wetlands (inland) - Permanent rivers/streams· majorWetlands (inland) - Permanent freshwater lakes· majorRocky areas· major
Conservation measures underway
Species recovery
Other threatened species in BAGRIDAE
Threatened in Malawi
Frequently asked questions
Why is Bagrus meridionalis classified as Critically Endangered?
Bagrus meridionalis 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, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Bagrus meridionalis live?
Bagrus meridionalis occurs in Malawi. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Bagrus meridionalis?
The main threats to Bagrus meridionalis are 5.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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