ENEndangered
Barnard's Rock-catfish
Austroglanis barnardi
Unknown
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
Habitat & natural process restorationSpecies managementAwareness & communications
Threatened in South Africa
Frequently asked questions
Why is Barnard's Rock-catfish classified as Endangered?
Barnard's Rock-catfish 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 Barnard's Rock-catfish live?
Barnard's Rock-catfish occurs in South Africa. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Barnard's Rock-catfish?
The main threats to Barnard's Rock-catfish are 7.2, 8.1, and 9.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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