ENEndangered
Berg-Breede River Whitefish
Pseudobarbus capensis
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Wetlands (inland) - Permanent rivers/streams· majorRocky areas· major
Conservation measures underway
Species reintroductionAwareness & communicationsLegislation
Other threatened species in CYPRINIDAE
Threatened in South Africa
Frequently asked questions
Why is Berg-Breede River Whitefish classified as Endangered?
Berg-Breede River Whitefish 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 Berg-Breede River Whitefish live?
Berg-Breede River Whitefish occurs in South Africa. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Berg-Breede River Whitefish?
The main threats to Berg-Breede River Whitefish are 2.1, 5.3, and 8.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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