VUVulnerable
Bernhard's Elephant-snout Fish
Mormyrus bernhardi
Unknown
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Wetlands (inland) - Permanent rivers/streams· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protection
Other threatened species in MORMYRIDAE
Threatened in Kenya
Frequently asked questions
Why is Bernhard's Elephant-snout Fish classified as Vulnerable?
Bernhard's Elephant-snout Fish 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 Bernhard's Elephant-snout Fish live?
Bernhard's Elephant-snout Fish occurs in Kenya. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Bernhard's Elephant-snout Fish?
The main threats to Bernhard's Elephant-snout Fish are 1.1, 11.1, 7.2, and 9.3.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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