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Large-toothed Lake Turkana robber

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Large-toothed Lake Turkana robber
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Characiformes
Family: Alestidae
Genus: Brycinus
Species:
B. ferox
Binomial name
Brycinus ferox
Synonyms

Brachyalestes ferox

The large-toothed Lake Turkana robber (Brycinus ferox) is a species of fish in the family Alestidae. It is endemic to Lake Turkana in Kenya. In 2023 its conservation status was changed from Least Concern to Vulnerable. It faces extinction due to overfishing, degradation of its natural habitat and the reduction of fresh freshwater due to the building of dams.[2][1]

References

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  1. ^ a b Kosgei, G.; Nguku, J.K.; Linus, E.N. (2023). "Brycinus ferox". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2023: e.T60746A47213259. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2023-1.RLTS.T60746A47213259.en. Retrieved 22 December 2024.
  2. ^ "Freshwater fish highlight escalating climate impacts on species - IUCN Red List". IUCN. Retrieved 27 September 2024.