VUVulnerable
Rhamphochromis longiceps
Declining
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Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Marine oceanic· majorWetlands (inland) - Permanent freshwater lakes· majorMarine neritic· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protection
Other threatened species in CICHLIDAE
Threatened in Malawi
Frequently asked questions
Why is Rhamphochromis longiceps classified as Vulnerable?
Rhamphochromis longiceps is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Rhamphochromis longiceps live?
Rhamphochromis longiceps occurs in Malawi, Mozambique, and Tanzania. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Rhamphochromis longiceps?
The main threats to Rhamphochromis longiceps are 5.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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