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Parosphromenus pahuensis

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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.

Parosphromenus pahuensis faces severe habitat degradation from palm oil plantation expansion and logging activities throughout its limited range in Borneo. The species' dependence on pristine peat swamp forests makes it particularly vulnerable to drainage and conversion of wetland areas. Water pollution from agricultural runoff and industrial activities further threatens the delicate aquatic ecosystems this endemic gourami requires for survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits pristine peat swamp forests and associated blackwater streams in Borneo, preferring areas with dense vegetation cover and acidic, tannin-rich waters. It requires undisturbed forest canopy and clean aquatic environments with specific water chemistry conditions typical of tropical peat swamp ecosystems.

Wetlands (inland) - Bogs, marshes, swamps, fens· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Parosphromenus pahuensis classified as Endangered?
Parosphromenus pahuensis 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. Parosphromenus pahuensis faces severe habitat degradation from palm oil plantation expansion and logging activities throughout its limited range in Borneo. The species' dependence on pristine peat swamp forests makes it particularly vulnerable to drainage and conversion of wetland areas. Water pollution from agricultural runoff and industrial activities further threatens the delicate aquatic ecosystems this endemic gourami requires for survival.
Where does Parosphromenus pahuensis live?
Parosphromenus pahuensis occurs in Indonesia, and Malaysia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Parosphromenus pahuensis?
The main threats to Parosphromenus pahuensis 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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