ENEndangered
Ataeniobius toweri
Unknown
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Marine coastal/supratidal· majorWetlands (inland) - Permanent freshwater lakes· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies managementEx-situ conservationCompliance and enforcement
Other threatened species in GOODEIDAE
Threatened in Mexico
Frequently asked questions
Why is Ataeniobius toweri classified as Endangered?
Ataeniobius toweri 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 Ataeniobius toweri live?
Ataeniobius toweri occurs in Mexico. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Ataeniobius toweri?
The main threats to Ataeniobius toweri are 6.1, 8.1, and 9.3.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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