CRCritically Endangered
Glossolepis wanamensis
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
Wetlands (inland)· majorWetlands (inland) - Permanent freshwater lakes· major
Conservation measures underway
Species recovery
Other threatened species in MELANOTAENIIDAE
Threatened in Papua New Guinea
Frequently asked questions
Why is Glossolepis wanamensis classified as Critically Endangered?
Glossolepis wanamensis 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 Glossolepis wanamensis live?
Glossolepis wanamensis occurs in 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 Glossolepis wanamensis?
The main threats to Glossolepis wanamensis are 8.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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