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Pikkukonnamonni

Encheloclarias baculum

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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.

Encheloclarias baculum faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development throughout its limited range in Southeast Asian freshwater systems. Water pollution from agricultural runoff and industrial discharge has degraded water quality in many of the shallow, slow-moving streams this species depends on. The construction of dams and water diversions has altered natural flow patterns, while overfishing and collection for the aquarium trade have directly reduced wild populations.

Threat summary

Habitat

This freshwater catfish inhabits shallow, slow-moving streams and tributaries with muddy or sandy substrates in lowland areas. It prefers areas with dense aquatic vegetation and overhanging riparian cover that provide shelter and feeding opportunities.

FRESHWATER· major

Other threatened species in Clariidae

BorneonkonnamonniEN

Borneonkonnamonni

Encheloclarias prolatus

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Pikkukonnamonni classified as Endangered?
Pikkukonnamonni 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. Encheloclarias baculum faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development throughout its limited range in Southeast Asian freshwater systems. Water pollution from agricultural runoff and industrial discharge has degraded water quality in many of the shallow, slow-moving streams this species depends on. The construction of dams and water diversions has altered natural flow patterns, while overfishing and collection for the aquarium trade have directly reduced wild populations.
Where does Pikkukonnamonni live?
Pikkukonnamonni occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Pikkukonnamonni?
The main threats to Pikkukonnamonni 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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