VUVulnerable
Paratilapia polleni
Declining
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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
FRESHWATER· major
Other threatened species in CICHLIDAE
Threatened in Madagascar
Frequently asked questions
Why is Paratilapia polleni classified as Vulnerable?
Paratilapia polleni 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 Paratilapia polleni live?
Paratilapia polleni occurs in Madagascar, and Mauritius. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Paratilapia polleni?
The main threats to Paratilapia polleni are 5.3, and 7.2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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