VUVulnerable
Oreochromis rukwaensis
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
FRESHWATER· major
Other threatened species in CICHLIDAE
Threatened in Mozambique
Frequently asked questions
Why is Oreochromis rukwaensis classified as Vulnerable?
Oreochromis rukwaensis 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 Oreochromis rukwaensis live?
Oreochromis rukwaensis occurs in Mozambique, Tanzania, and Zambia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Oreochromis rukwaensis?
The main threats to Oreochromis rukwaensis are 5.4, 9.3, and 9.3.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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