VUVulnerable
Sarotherodon tournieri
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Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
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Threatened in Benin
Frequently asked questions
Why is Sarotherodon tournieri classified as Vulnerable?
Sarotherodon tournieri 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 Sarotherodon tournieri live?
Sarotherodon tournieri occurs in Benin. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Sarotherodon tournieri?
The main threats to Sarotherodon tournieri are 2.1, 5.3, and 9.3.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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