ENEndangered
Epiplatys biafranus
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
FRESHWATER· major
Conservation measures underway
Resource & habitat protectionHabitat & natural process restorationSpecies recovery
Other threatened species in NOTHOBRANCHIIDAE
Threatened in Nigeria
Frequently asked questions
Why is Epiplatys biafranus classified as Endangered?
Epiplatys biafranus 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 Epiplatys biafranus live?
Epiplatys biafranus occurs in Nigeria. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Epiplatys biafranus?
The main threats to Epiplatys biafranus are 1.1, 2.1, 3.1, and 5.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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