ENEndangered
Epiplatys ruhkopfi
Unknown
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
Site/area managementSpecies recoveryAwareness & communications
Other threatened species in NOTHOBRANCHIIDAE
Threatened in Liberia
Frequently asked questions
Why is Epiplatys ruhkopfi classified as Endangered?
Epiplatys ruhkopfi 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 Epiplatys ruhkopfi live?
Epiplatys ruhkopfi occurs in Liberia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Epiplatys ruhkopfi?
The main threats to Epiplatys ruhkopfi are 2.1, 3.2, and 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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