ENEndangered
Ptychochromis loisellei
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
Conservation measures underway
Ex-situ conservation
Other threatened species in CICHLIDAE
Threatened in Madagascar
Frequently asked questions
Why is Ptychochromis loisellei classified as Endangered?
Ptychochromis loisellei 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 Ptychochromis loisellei live?
Ptychochromis loisellei occurs in Madagascar. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Ptychochromis loisellei?
The main threats to Ptychochromis loisellei are 5.3, 5.4, 8.1, and 9.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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