ENEndangered
Melanotaenia lacustris
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)· majorWetlands (inland) - Permanent rivers/streams· majorWetlands (inland) - Permanent freshwater lakes· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionResource & habitat protectionSpecies recoveryPolicies and regulations
Other threatened species in MELANOTAENIIDAE
Threatened in Hong Kong SAR China
Frequently asked questions
Why is Melanotaenia lacustris classified as Endangered?
Melanotaenia lacustris is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Melanotaenia lacustris live?
Melanotaenia lacustris occurs in Hong Kong SAR China, Japan, Papua New Guinea, and South Africa. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Melanotaenia lacustris?
The main threats to Melanotaenia lacustris are 2.4, 3.1, 5.3, and 7.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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