ENEndangered
Phenacorhamdia taphorni
Unknown
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
FRESHWATER· major
Conservation measures underway
Resource & habitat protectionHabitat & natural process restorationSpecies recovery
Other threatened species in HEPTAPTERIDAE
Threatened in Colombia
Frequently asked questions
Why is Phenacorhamdia taphorni classified as Endangered?
Phenacorhamdia taphorni 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 Phenacorhamdia taphorni live?
Phenacorhamdia taphorni occurs in Colombia, and Venezuela. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Phenacorhamdia taphorni?
The main threats to Phenacorhamdia taphorni are 1.1, 2.1, 2.3, and 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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