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Parosphromenus phoenicurus

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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 phoenicurus faces severe habitat destruction from palm oil plantation expansion and logging activities throughout its native peat swamp forests in Peninsular Malaysia and southern Thailand. The species' extremely restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to water pollution from agricultural runoff and urban development, while the acidic, tannin-rich waters it requires are increasingly rare due to drainage and conversion of peat swamps.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits shallow, acidic peat swamp forests with soft, tannin-stained water and dense vegetation cover. It requires pristine blackwater environments with pH levels between 3.0-5.0 and temperatures around 24-28°C, typically found in slow-moving streams and forest pools.

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

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Parosphromenus phoenicurus classified as Critically Endangered?
Parosphromenus phoenicurus 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. Parosphromenus phoenicurus faces severe habitat destruction from palm oil plantation expansion and logging activities throughout its native peat swamp forests in Peninsular Malaysia and southern Thailand. The species' extremely restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to water pollution from agricultural runoff and urban development, while the acidic, tannin-rich waters it requires are increasingly rare due to drainage and conversion of peat swamps.
Where does Parosphromenus phoenicurus live?
Parosphromenus phoenicurus occurs in Indonesia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Parosphromenus phoenicurus?
The main threats to Parosphromenus phoenicurus 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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