CR

Konia eisentrauti

Unknown

Overview

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

Konia eisentrauti faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to deforestation and agricultural expansion around Lake Barombi Mbo in Cameroon. The species' extremely restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to water quality degradation from agricultural runoff and sedimentation. Overfishing and the introduction of non-native fish species have further disrupted the lake's delicate ecosystem, directly impacting this endemic cichlid's survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

Konia eisentrauti is endemic to Lake Barombi Mbo, a small volcanic crater lake in southwestern Cameroon. This cichlid inhabits the shallow, vegetated areas of the lake where it feeds among aquatic plants and rocky substrates.

Wetlands (inland)· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Konia eisentrauti classified as Critically Endangered?
Konia eisentrauti 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. Konia eisentrauti faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to deforestation and agricultural expansion around Lake Barombi Mbo in Cameroon. The species' extremely restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to water quality degradation from agricultural runoff and sedimentation. Overfishing and the introduction of non-native fish species have further disrupted the lake's delicate ecosystem, directly impacting this endemic cichlid's survival.
Where does Konia eisentrauti live?
Konia eisentrauti occurs in Cameroon. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Konia eisentrauti?
The main threats to Konia eisentrauti are 1.2, 2.1, 5.3, and 5.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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