CR

Parosphromenus ornaticauda

Declining

Overview

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

Parosphromenus ornaticauda faces severe threats from rapid deforestation and peat swamp conversion across its limited range in Borneo. Palm oil plantations and logging operations have destroyed much of the pristine blackwater habitats this species requires for survival. Water pollution from agricultural runoff and industrial activities further degrades remaining suitable environments, while the species' extremely restricted distribution makes it vulnerable to localized extinction events.

Threat summary

Habitat

This critically endangered gourami inhabits pristine blackwater streams and peat swamps in lowland tropical rainforests of Borneo. It requires heavily shaded, acidic waters with dense aquatic vegetation and fallen logs, typically found in undisturbed primary forest environments.

Wetlands (inland) - Bogs, marshes, swamps, fens· major

Conservation measures underway

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Parosphromenus ornaticauda classified as Critically Endangered?
Parosphromenus ornaticauda 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. Parosphromenus ornaticauda faces severe threats from rapid deforestation and peat swamp conversion across its limited range in Borneo. Palm oil plantations and logging operations have destroyed much of the pristine blackwater habitats this species requires for survival. Water pollution from agricultural runoff and industrial activities further degrades remaining suitable environments, while the species' extremely restricted distribution makes it vulnerable to localized extinction events.
Where does Parosphromenus ornaticauda live?
Parosphromenus ornaticauda occurs in Indonesia, and Malaysia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Parosphromenus ornaticauda?
The main threats to Parosphromenus ornaticauda are 5.4, ai-1, ai-2, and ai-3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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