VUVulnerable
Distichodus nefasch
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
Other threatened species in DISTICHODONTIDAE
Threatened in Congo - Kinshasa
Frequently asked questions
Why is Distichodus nefasch classified as Vulnerable?
Distichodus nefasch 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 Distichodus nefasch live?
Distichodus nefasch occurs in Congo - Kinshasa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Kenya, South Sudan, and Sudan (plus 1 other countries). Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Distichodus nefasch?
The main threats to Distichodus nefasch are 5.3, 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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