VUVulnerable
Gamtoos River Redfin
Pseudobarbus swartzi
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· major
Conservation measures underway
Species recovery
Other threatened species in CYPRINIDAE
Frequently asked questions
Why is Gamtoos River Redfin classified as Vulnerable?
Gamtoos River Redfin 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, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Gamtoos River Redfin live?
Gamtoos River Redfin 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 Gamtoos River Redfin?
The main threats to Gamtoos River Redfin are 12.1, 5.3, 7.2, and 8.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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