Conraua derooi
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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.
Conraua derooi faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to deforestation, agricultural expansion, and human settlement development within its limited range. The species is particularly vulnerable due to its restricted distribution and dependence on pristine forest streams, making it highly susceptible to water pollution and habitat fragmentation.
Habitat
This species inhabits pristine forest streams and rocky pools in primary tropical rainforests of West Africa. It requires clean, fast-flowing water with rocky substrates in undisturbed forest environments.
