Title:

Clarias cavernicola

Author(s):
Publication Year:
2007
Abstract:

Occurs in a single location (Aigamas Cave, Namibia). There is a threat to the cave's water source and thus to the species environment from ground water extraction. The potential threat of illegal collectors for the aquarium trade also exists. Given that the area of the lake is 18 m X 2.5 m and that the water level has been steadily dropping due to water extraction the species qualifies as Critically Endangered under criterion B due to restricted range, single location and ongoing decline in the extent of available habitat.

Series Title:
The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2007
Number:
e.T63363A12662977
Item Type:
Report
Language:
en
Files:
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Clarias cavernicola.pdf 2.32 MB

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