Chiloglanis asymetricaudalis
| Kingdom |
Phylum |
Class |
Order |
Family |
| ANIMALIA |
CHORDATA |
ACTINOPTERYGII |
SILURIFORMES |
MOCHOKIDAE |
| Scientific Name: |
Chiloglanis asymetricaudalis |
| Species Authority: |
De Vos, 1993 |
Assessment Information
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| Red List Category & Criteria: |
Endangered
B2ab(ii,iii)
ver 3.1
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| Year Assessed: |
2006 |
| Assessor/s |
Hanssens, M. & Ntakimazi, G. |
| Evaluator/s: |
Snoeks, J. (Freshwater Fish Red List Authority) & Darwall, W. (Freshwater Biodiversity Assessment Programme) |
Justification:
Only known from two locations in the Rusizi and Luiche rivers. The population size is thought to be small as it is rare in fisheries catches. Area of occupancy is less than 500 km² and habitats are declining in quantity and quality due to increased water turbidity due to erosion on watershed.
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Geographic Range
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| Range Description: |
Rusizi River and Luiche River (close to Malagarasi River).
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| Countries: |
Native:
Burundi; Tanzania, United Republic of
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Population
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| Population: |
Not known, but rare in fisheries catches.
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| Population Trend: |
Unknown
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Habitat and Ecology
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| Habitat and Ecology: |
Inhabits rocky fast- flowing rivers and streams. Feeds on benthic invertebrates.
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| Systems: |
Freshwater |
| Major Threat(s): |
Water turbidity due to erosion on watershed, and agricultural expansion.
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Conservation Actions
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| Conservation Actions: |
No information available.
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