CRCritically Endangered
Kumawa Rainbowfish
Melanotaenia sneideri
Unknown
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· majorCaves and subterranean habitats· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies recovery
Other threatened species in MELANOTAENIIDAE
Threatened in Indonesia
Frequently asked questions
Why is Kumawa Rainbowfish classified as Critically Endangered?
Kumawa Rainbowfish 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 Kumawa Rainbowfish live?
Kumawa Rainbowfish occurs in Indonesia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Kumawa Rainbowfish?
The main threats to Kumawa Rainbowfish are 11.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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