Ningu
CR

Ningu

Labeo victorianus

Unknown

Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ningu

Overview

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

Labeo victorianus faces severe threats from overfishing, habitat degradation, and the introduction of invasive species in Lake Victoria and surrounding waters. Water pollution from agricultural runoff and urban development has significantly degraded water quality, while intensive fishing pressure has drastically reduced population numbers across its native range.

Threat summary

Habitat

Inhabits shallow coastal waters, rocky shores, and vegetated areas of Lake Victoria and its tributary rivers and streams. The species prefers areas with rocky substrates and aquatic vegetation where it feeds on algae and detritus.

FRESHWATER· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Ningu classified as Critically Endangered?
Ningu is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Labeo victorianus faces severe threats from overfishing, habitat degradation, and the introduction of invasive species in Lake Victoria and surrounding waters. Water pollution from agricultural runoff and urban development has significantly degraded water quality, while intensive fishing pressure has drastically reduced population numbers across its native range.
Where does Ningu live?
Ningu occurs in Burundi, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Uganda. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Ningu?
The main threats to Ningu 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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