CRCritically Endangered
Telmatochromis brichardi
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Rocky areas· majorCaves and subterranean habitats· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area managementSpecies recoveryEx-situ conservation
Other threatened species in CICHLIDAE
Threatened in Burundi
Frequently asked questions
Why is Telmatochromis brichardi classified as Critically Endangered?
Telmatochromis brichardi 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, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Telmatochromis brichardi live?
Telmatochromis brichardi occurs in Burundi. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Telmatochromis brichardi?
The main threats to Telmatochromis brichardi are 9.1, 9.3, and 9.3.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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