CR

Stiphodon rubromaculatus

Unknown

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Stiphodon rubromaculatus faces severe threats from habitat degradation in its limited freshwater stream systems. Dam construction and water extraction for agriculture have fragmented its already restricted range, while sedimentation from deforestation and agricultural runoff degrades the clean, fast-flowing waters essential for this species' survival. Climate change-induced alterations to precipitation patterns further threaten the delicate hydrological balance of its mountain stream habitats.

Threat summary

Habitat

This freshwater goby inhabits clean, fast-flowing mountain streams and rivers with rocky substrates. The species requires well-oxygenated waters with minimal sedimentation, typically found in forested watersheds at moderate to high elevations.

Wetlands (inland) - Permanent rivers/streams· majorRocky areas· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Stiphodon rubromaculatus classified as Critically Endangered?
Stiphodon rubromaculatus is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Stiphodon rubromaculatus faces severe threats from habitat degradation in its limited freshwater stream systems. Dam construction and water extraction for agriculture have fragmented its already restricted range, while sedimentation from deforestation and agricultural runoff degrades the clean, fast-flowing waters essential for this species' survival. Climate change-induced alterations to precipitation patterns further threaten the delicate hydrological balance of its mountain stream habitats.
Where does Stiphodon rubromaculatus live?
Stiphodon rubromaculatus occurs in Wallis & Futuna. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Stiphodon rubromaculatus?
The main threats to Stiphodon rubromaculatus are 1.1, 2.1, 7.2, and ai-1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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