CR

Sarotherodon lohbergeri

Unknown

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Sarotherodon lohbergeri faces severe threats from habitat degradation and water quality deterioration in its restricted range within Lake Bermin, Cameroon. The species is particularly vulnerable to pollution from agricultural runoff and human settlements around the lake, which alter water chemistry and reduce oxygen levels. Overfishing and the introduction of non-native fish species further compound population pressures on this endemic cichlid.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic cichlid is restricted to Lake Bermin, a small crater lake in the volcanic highlands of western Cameroon. The species inhabits the shallow, well-oxygenated waters of this isolated freshwater system, which supports a unique assemblage of endemic fish species.

FRESHWATER· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Sarotherodon lohbergeri classified as Critically Endangered?
Sarotherodon lohbergeri 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. Sarotherodon lohbergeri faces severe threats from habitat degradation and water quality deterioration in its restricted range within Lake Bermin, Cameroon. The species is particularly vulnerable to pollution from agricultural runoff and human settlements around the lake, which alter water chemistry and reduce oxygen levels. Overfishing and the introduction of non-native fish species further compound population pressures on this endemic cichlid.
Where does Sarotherodon lohbergeri live?
Sarotherodon lohbergeri occurs in Cameroon, and France. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Sarotherodon lohbergeri?
The main threats to Sarotherodon lohbergeri are 1.2, 2.1, 5.3, and 5.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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