VUVulnerable
Nothobranchius kirki
Unknown
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Artificial - Aquatic & marine· majorSavanna· majorWetlands (inland) - Permanent freshwater lakes· major
Conservation measures underway
Resource & habitat protectionSpecies recoveryAwareness & communicationsCompliance and enforcement
Other threatened species in NOTHOBRANCHIIDAE
Threatened in Malawi
Frequently asked questions
Why is Nothobranchius kirki classified as Vulnerable?
Nothobranchius kirki 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 Nothobranchius kirki live?
Nothobranchius kirki occurs in Malawi, and Mozambique. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Nothobranchius kirki?
The main threats to Nothobranchius kirki are 2.1, 2.3, 5.3, and 9.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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