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Fundulopanchax oeseri

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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.

Fundulopanchax oeseri faces severe habitat degradation from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in West Africa. The species' dependence on seasonal pools and small streams makes it particularly vulnerable to water extraction and pollution from agricultural runoff. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered rainfall patterns that could disrupt the ephemeral wetlands essential for breeding.

Threat summary

Habitat

This killifish inhabits seasonal pools, temporary wetlands, and slow-flowing streams in savanna and forest-edge environments across West Africa. The species requires shallow, vegetated waters that periodically dry during the dry season, triggering its annual reproductive cycle.

Forest - Subtropical/tropical moist lowland· majorMarine coastal/supratidal· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Fundulopanchax oeseri classified as Endangered?
Fundulopanchax oeseri 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. Fundulopanchax oeseri faces severe habitat degradation from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in West Africa. The species' dependence on seasonal pools and small streams makes it particularly vulnerable to water extraction and pollution from agricultural runoff. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered rainfall patterns that could disrupt the ephemeral wetlands essential for breeding.
Where does Fundulopanchax oeseri live?
Fundulopanchax oeseri occurs in Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, and Germany. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Fundulopanchax oeseri?
The main threats to Fundulopanchax oeseri are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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