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Niandani kardsalmler

Brycinus carolinae

Unknown

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

The Niandani kardsalmler faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and water extraction in its limited range within the Niandani River system in Tanzania. Dam construction and water diversions for irrigation have altered natural flow patterns, while sedimentation from upstream farming activities degrades water quality. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and pollution events.

Threat summary

Habitat

This freshwater fish is endemic to the Niandani River system in Tanzania, inhabiting clear, flowing waters with rocky substrates. It prefers well-oxygenated stream sections with moderate current and natural riparian vegetation cover.

FRESHWATER· major

Other threatened species in Alestidae

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Bartoni kardsalmler

Brycinus bartoni

Unknown

Threatened in Benin

Calidris ferrugineaVU

Calidris ferruginea

Declining
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Mutela franci

Declining
VU

Pierreodendron kerstingii

Unknown
VU

Homalium dalzielii

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Niandani kardsalmler classified as Endangered?
Niandani kardsalmler 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. The Niandani kardsalmler faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and water extraction in its limited range within the Niandani River system in Tanzania. Dam construction and water diversions for irrigation have altered natural flow patterns, while sedimentation from upstream farming activities degrades water quality. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and pollution events.
Where does Niandani kardsalmler live?
Niandani kardsalmler occurs in Benin, and Guinea. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Niandani kardsalmler?
The main threats to Niandani kardsalmler 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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