VUVulnerable
Melanotaenia herbertaxelrodi
Unknown
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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
Marine intertidal· majorWetlands (inland)· majorWetlands (inland) - Permanent rivers/streams· majorWetlands (inland) - Permanent freshwater lakes· majorMarine neritic· major
Conservation measures underway
Species recovery
Other threatened species in MELANOTAENIIDAE
Threatened in Indonesia
Frequently asked questions
Why is Melanotaenia herbertaxelrodi classified as Vulnerable?
Melanotaenia herbertaxelrodi 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 Melanotaenia herbertaxelrodi live?
Melanotaenia herbertaxelrodi occurs in Indonesia, and Papua New Guinea. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Melanotaenia herbertaxelrodi?
The main threats to Melanotaenia herbertaxelrodi are 11.1, and 8.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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