CRCritically Endangered
Serranochromis robustus
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
Wetlands (inland) - Permanent rivers/streams· majorWetlands (inland) - Permanent freshwater lakes· majorRocky areas· majorCaves and subterranean habitats· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionResource & habitat protectionHabitat & natural process restorationSpecies recoveryFormal educationAwareness & communicationsLegislation
Other threatened species in CICHLIDAE
Threatened in Eswatini
Frequently asked questions
Why is Serranochromis robustus classified as Critically Endangered?
Serranochromis robustus 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 Serranochromis robustus live?
Serranochromis robustus occurs in Eswatini, and Malawi. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Serranochromis robustus?
The main threats to Serranochromis robustus are 5.1, 5.1.1, and 8.2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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