VU

Pretty Goby

Chriolepis lepidota

Unknown

Overview

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

The Pretty Goby faces significant pressure from coastal development and tourism infrastructure expansion throughout its Caribbean range, which destroys critical shallow reef habitats. Marine pollution, particularly from agricultural runoff and coastal urbanization, degrades water quality in the species' preferred coral reef environments. Climate change-induced coral bleaching events further reduce available habitat, while the species' limited dispersal ability restricts its capacity to colonize new suitable areas as existing reefs decline.

Threat summary

Habitat

The Pretty Goby inhabits shallow coral reefs and rocky substrates in tropical Caribbean waters, typically found at depths of 1-30 meters. It prefers areas with complex reef structure that provide shelter among coral formations, sponges, and crevices in limestone substrates.

MARINE· major

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VU

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Lythrypnus gilberti

Unknown
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Marbled Goby

Eleotrica cableae

Unknown
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Unknown
VU

White-starred Goby

Chriolepis dialepta

Unknown

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VU

Styrax duidae

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EN

Pseudoplatystoma magdaleniatum

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EN

Hyloscirtus japreria

Declining
VU

Freziera golondrinensis

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Pretty Goby classified as Vulnerable?
Pretty Goby is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. The Pretty Goby faces significant pressure from coastal development and tourism infrastructure expansion throughout its Caribbean range, which destroys critical shallow reef habitats. Marine pollution, particularly from agricultural runoff and coastal urbanization, degrades water quality in the species' preferred coral reef environments. Climate change-induced coral bleaching events further reduce available habitat, while the species' limited dispersal ability restricts its capacity to colonize new suitable areas as existing reefs decline.
Where does Pretty Goby live?
Pretty Goby occurs in Colombia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Pretty Goby?
The main threats to Pretty Goby 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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