Orange-fringed River Bream
CR

Orange-fringed River Bream

Chetia brevis

Declining

Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orange-fringed_largemouth

Overview

The orange-fringed largemouth, also known as the orange-fringed river bream, is a species of haplochromine cichlid native to Mozambique and South Africa. It occurs in the Komati River system in South Africa as well as in coastal lakes of Mozambique. It inhabits quiet waters with marginal vegetation and sandy substrates. This species can reach a length of 15 centimetres (5.9 in) SL. It is threatened by invasive species and alteration of its habitat.

Habitat

Wetlands (inland) - Permanent rivers/streams· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionSpecies recoverySpecies reintroduction

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Orange-fringed River Bream classified as Critically Endangered?
Orange-fringed River Bream 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. The orange-fringed largemouth, also known as the orange-fringed river bream, is a species of haplochromine cichlid native to Mozambique and South Africa. It occurs in the Komati River system in South Africa as well as in coastal lakes of Mozambique. It inhabits quiet waters with marginal vegetation…
Where does Orange-fringed River Bream live?
Orange-fringed River Bream occurs in Eswatini, Mozambique, and South Africa. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Orange-fringed River Bream?
The main threats to Orange-fringed River Bream are 2.1, 7.2, 8.1, and 9.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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