ENEndangered
Ornate Paradisefish
Malpulutta kretseri
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
Wetlands (inland)· major
Conservation measures underway
Ex-situ conservation
Other threatened species in OSPHRONEMIDAE
Threatened in Sri Lanka
Frequently asked questions
Why is Ornate Paradisefish classified as Endangered?
Ornate Paradisefish 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 Ornate Paradisefish live?
Ornate Paradisefish occurs in Sri Lanka. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Ornate Paradisefish?
The main threats to Ornate Paradisefish are 3.2, and 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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