VUVulnerable
Bahama Cavefish
Lucifuga spelaeotes
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)· majorCaves and subterranean habitats· majorMarine neritic· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSite/area managementSpecies recoveryEx-situ conservationAwareness & communications
Other threatened species in BYTHITIDAE
Threatened in Bahamas
Frequently asked questions
Why is Bahama Cavefish classified as Vulnerable?
Bahama Cavefish 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 Bahama Cavefish live?
Bahama Cavefish occurs in Bahamas. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Bahama Cavefish?
The main threats to Bahama Cavefish are 1.1, 5.1, 5.1.1, and 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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