Powder-blue panchax
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Powder-blue panchax

Pachypanchax omalonotus

Unknown

Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pachypanchax_omalonotus

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

The Powder-blue panchax faces severe threats from habitat degradation and water pollution in Madagascar's freshwater systems. Deforestation and agricultural runoff have significantly impacted the clear, slow-moving waters this endemic species requires for survival. Introduction of non-native fish species has created additional competitive pressure, while climate change threatens to alter the delicate hydrological balance of its remaining habitat fragments.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Madagascar species inhabits clear, slow-moving freshwater streams and small rivers with sandy or rocky substrates, typically in forested areas at low to moderate elevations. It prefers well-oxygenated waters with abundant aquatic vegetation that provides both shelter and feeding opportunities.

FRESHWATER· major

Threatened in Kenya

Calidris ferrugineaVU

Calidris ferruginea

Declining
VU

Panicum pinifolium

Unknown
VU

Aidia abeidii

Unknown
VU

Lellingeria strangeana

Declining

Frequently asked questions

Why is Powder-blue panchax classified as Endangered?
Powder-blue panchax 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. The Powder-blue panchax faces severe threats from habitat degradation and water pollution in Madagascar's freshwater systems. Deforestation and agricultural runoff have significantly impacted the clear, slow-moving waters this endemic species requires for survival. Introduction of non-native fish species has created additional competitive pressure, while climate change threatens to alter the delicate hydrological balance of its remaining habitat fragments.
Where does Powder-blue panchax live?
Powder-blue panchax occurs in Kenya, Madagascar, and Thailand. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Powder-blue panchax?
The main threats to Powder-blue panchax 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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