ENEndangered
Aplocheilus werneri
Local name: Werner’s Killifish
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
FRESHWATER· major
Other threatened species in APLOCHEILIDAE
Threatened in India
Frequently asked questions
Why is Werner’s Killifish classified as Endangered?
Werner’s Killifish 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 Werner’s Killifish live?
Werner’s Killifish occurs in India, and Sri Lanka. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Werner’s Killifish?
The main threats to Werner’s Killifish are 1.1, 2.1, 5.4, and 8.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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