VU

Kikori Blind Gudgeon

Oxyeleotris caeca

Unknown

Overview

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

Habitat

Forest - Subtropical/tropical moist lowland· majorRocky areas· majorCaves and subterranean habitats· major

Conservation measures underway

Species recoveryEx-situ conservation

Frequently asked questions

Why is Kikori Blind Gudgeon classified as Vulnerable?
Kikori Blind Gudgeon 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 Kikori Blind Gudgeon live?
Kikori Blind Gudgeon occurs in Papua New Guinea. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Kikori Blind Gudgeon?
The main threats to Kikori Blind Gudgeon are 3.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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