ENEndangered
Squeaker Catfish
Chiloglanis niger
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
Species recovery
Other threatened species in MOCHOKIDAE
Threatened in Cameroon
Frequently asked questions
Why is Squeaker Catfish classified as Endangered?
Squeaker 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 Squeaker Catfish live?
Squeaker Catfish occurs in Cameroon, and Nigeria. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Squeaker Catfish?
The main threats to Squeaker Catfish are 1.1, 5.3, 7.2, and 9.3.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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