CRCritically Endangered
Pleiodon ovatus
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
FRESHWATER· major
Other threatened species in IRIDINIDAE
Threatened in Egypt
Frequently asked questions
Why is Pleiodon ovatus classified as Critically Endangered?
Pleiodon ovatus 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, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Pleiodon ovatus live?
Pleiodon ovatus occurs in Egypt, Gabon, Gambia, Mexico, Nigeria, and Peru (plus 4 other countries). Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Pleiodon ovatus?
The main threats to Pleiodon ovatus are 1.1, 2.1, 5.2, and 5.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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