ENEndangered
Bensbach Tailed Sole
Leptachirus bensbach
Unknown
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Savanna· majorWetlands (inland)· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies recovery
Other threatened species in SOLEIDAE
Threatened in Papua New Guinea
Frequently asked questions
Why is Bensbach Tailed Sole classified as Endangered?
Bensbach Tailed Sole 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 Bensbach Tailed Sole live?
Bensbach Tailed Sole 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 Bensbach Tailed Sole?
The main threats to Bensbach Tailed Sole are 11.2, 2.3, 5.3, and 8.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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