ENEndangered
African Red-eyed Tetra
Arnoldichthys spilopterus
Declining
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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.
Habitat
Marine oceanic· major
Conservation measures underway
Resource & habitat protectionSpecies recoveryLinked enterprises & livelihood alternatives
Other threatened species in ALESTIDAE
Threatened in Benin
Frequently asked questions
Why is African Red-eyed Tetra classified as Endangered?
African Red-eyed Tetra 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 African Red-eyed Tetra live?
African Red-eyed Tetra occurs in Benin, Congo - Brazzaville, and Nigeria. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to African Red-eyed Tetra?
The main threats to African Red-eyed Tetra are 1.1, 3.1, 5.3, and 9.3.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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