NATIONAL RED LIST FOR THE FISHES OF UGANDA

  SN  Scientific NameFamilyNational Red-List CategoryNational Red-List CategoryIUCN Global Red List category (2022)Link
 1 Alestes baremoze Alestidae VUB1ab(iii, v) Narrow range; threats present and likely to reduce the area/extent of quality habitat and adult population LC  Open
 2 Alestes dentex  Alestidae VUB1ab(iii, v) Narrow range; threats present and likely to reduce the area/extent of quality habitat and adult population LC  Open
 3 Amphilius kivuensis  Amphiliidae DD (taxonomic uncertainty) Threats present, but severity on entire population unknown due to uncertainty in the species range NE  Open
 4 Amphilius lujani  Amphiliidae VUB1ab(iii) Narrow range; threats present and likely to reduce the area/extent of quality habitat LC  Open
 5 Amphilius jacksonii  Amphiliidae LC Wide distribution; threats present, but not likely affect the entire population within 10 years LC  Open
 6 Astatoreochromis alluaudi  Cichlidae LC Wide distribution; threats present, but not likely affect the entire population within 10 years LC  Open
 7 Astatotilapia bloyeti Cichlidae DD Threats present, but severity on entire population unknown due to uncertainty in the species range DD  Open
 8 Auchenoglanis occidentalis  Claroteidae LC Wide distribution; threats present, but not likely affect the entire population within 10 years LC  Open
 9 Bagrus degeni  Bagridae DD (unknown provenance) Locality information extremely uncertain (species known only from type specimens and type locality) DD  Open
 10 Bagrus docmak  Bagridae LC Wide distribution; threats present, but not likely affect the entire population within 10 years LC  Open
 11 Bagrus bajad  Bagridae VUB1ab(iii, v) Narrow range; threats present and likely to reduce the area/extent of quality habitat and adult population LC  Open
 12 Brycinus sadleri  Alestidae LC Wide distribution; threats present, but not likely affect the entire population within 10 years LC  Open
 13 Brycinus vittatus  Alestidae DD Threats present, but severity on entire population unknown due to uncertainty in the species range LC  Open
 14 Brycinus jacksonii  Alestidae LC Wide distribution; threats present, but not likely affect the entire population within 10 years LC  Open
 15 Brycinus macrolepidotus  Alestidae VUB1ab(iii, v) Narrow range; threats present and likely to reduce the area/extent of quality habitat and adult population LC  Open
 16 Brycinus nurse  Alestidae VUB1ab(iii, v) Narrow range; threats present and likely to reduce the area/extent of quality habitat and adult population LC  Open
 17 Citharinus latus  Citharinidae VUB1ab(iii, v) Narrow range; threats present and likely to reduce the area/extent of quality habitat and adult population LC  Open
 18 Citharinus citharus  Citharinidae VUB1ab(iii, v) Narrow range; threats present and likely to reduce the area/extent of quality habitat and adult population LC  Open
 19 Clariallabes petricola  Clariidae DD Threats present, but severity on entire population unknown due to uncertainty in the species range DD  Open
 20 Clarias alluaudi  Clariidae LC Wide distribution; threats present, but not likely affect the entire population within 10 years LC  Open
 21 Clarias gariepinus  Clariidae LC Wide distribution; threats present, but not likely affect the entire population within 10 years LC  Open
 22 Clarias liocephalus  Clariidae LC Wide distribution; threats present, but not likely affect the entire population within 10 years LC  Open
 23 Clarias werneri  Clariidae LC Wide distribution; threats present, but not likely affect the entire population within 10 years LC  Open
 24 Coptodon zillii  Cichlidae VUB1ab(iii) Narrow range; threats present and likely to reduce the area/extent of quality habitat LC  Open
 25 Ctenopoma muriei  Anabantidae LC Wide distribution; threats present, but not likely affect the entire population within 10 years LC  Open
 26 Distichodus nefasch  Distichodontidae VUB1ab(iii, v) Narrow range; threats present and likely to reduce the area/extent of quality habitat and adult population VU  Open
 27 Distichodus rostratus  Distichodontidae DD Threats present, but severity on entire population unknown due to uncertainty in the species range LC  Open
 28 Engraulicypris bredoi  Danionidae VUB1ab(iii, v) Narrow range; threats present and likely to reduce the area/extent of quality habitat and adult population VU  Open
 29 Enteromius alberti  Cyprinidae LC Wide distribution; threats present, but not likely affect the entire population within 10 years NE  Open
 30 Enteromius apleurogramma  Cyprinidae LC Wide distribution; threats present, but not likely affect the entire population within 10 years LC  Open
 31 Enteromius cercops  Cyprinidae LC Wide distribution; threats present, but not likely affect the entire population within 10 years LC  Open
 32 Enteromius kerstenii  Cyprinidae LC Wide distribution; threats present, but not likely affect the entire population within 10 years LC  Open
 33 Enteromius magdalenae  Cyprinidae DD Threats present, but severity on entire population unknown due to uncertainty in the species range LC  Open
 34 Enteromius neumayeri  Cyprinidae LC Wide distribution; threats present, but not likely affect the entire population within 10 years LC  Open
 35 Enteromius nyanzae  Cyprinidae DD Threats present, but severity on entire population unknown due to uncertainty in the species range LC  Open
 36 Enteromius paludinosus  Cyprinidae LC Wide distribution; threats present, but not likely affect the entire population within 10 years LC  Open
 37 Enteromius pellegrini Cyprinidae LC Wide distribution; no widespread threats LC  Open
 38 Enteromius perince  Cyprinidae DD (taxonomic uncertainty) Threats unknown; high uncertainty in the species range due to taxonomic ambiguity LC  Open
 39 Enteromius profundus  Cyprinidae LC Wide distribution; threats present, but not likely affect the entire population within 10 years LC  Open
 40 Enteromius radiatus  Cyprinidae LC Wide distribution; threats present, but not likely affect the entire population within 10 years LC  Open
 41 Enteromius sexradiatus  Cyprinidae DD (unknown provenance) Threats present, but severity on entire population unknown due to uncertainty in the species range DD  Open
 42 Enteromius yongei  Cyprinidae DD Threats present, but severity on entire population unknown due to uncertainty in the species range LC  Open
 43 Enteromius jacksoni  Cyprinidae LC Wide distribution; threats present, but not likely affect the entire population within 10 years LC  Open
 44 Garra dembeensis  Cyprinidae LC Wide distribution; threats present, but not likely affect the entire population within 10 years LC  Open
 45 Gnathonemus longibarbis  Mormyridae LC Wide distribution; threats present, but not likely affect the entire population within 10 years LC  Open
 46 Haplochromis (Allochromis) welcommei Cichlidae DD Wide distribution, but the population size is unknown; yet, the threats are widespread and substantial. The status can be anywhere between VU and CR VU  Open
 47 Haplochromis (Asatatotilapia) melanopus Cichlidae DD Distribution is unknown; threats known and prevalent, but severity on population unknown. DD  Open
 48 Haplochromis (Astatopia) megalops Cichlidae DD Wide distribution, but the population size is unknown; yet, the threats are widespread and substantial. The status can be anywhere between VU and CR VU  Open
 49 Haplochromis (Astatotilapia) aeneocolor Cichlidae LC Narrow range, but no threats identified (part of the range in a protected area) VU  Open
 50 Haplochromis (Astatotilapia) barbarae Cichlidae DD Wide distribution, but the population size is unknown; yet, the threats are widespread and substantial. The status can be anywhere between VU and CR CR  Open
 51 Haplochromis (Astatotilapia) brownae Cichlidae DD Wide distribution, but the population size is unknown; yet, the threats are widespread and substantial. The status can be anywhere between VU and CR CR  Open
 52 Haplochromis (Astatotilapia) cinereus Cichlidae DD Distribution is unknown; threats on population unknown DD  Open
 53 Haplochromis (Astatotilapia) elegans Cichlidae LC Narrow range, but no threats identified (part of the range in a protected area) LC  Open
 54 Haplochromis (Astatotilapia) lacrimosus Cichlidae DD Distribution is unknown; threats known and prevalent, but severity on population unknown. DD  Open
 55 Haplochromis (Astatotilapia) latifasciatus Cichlidae DD Wide distribution, but the population size is unknown; yet, the threats are widespread and substantial. The status can be anywhere between VU and CR CR  Open
 56 Haplochromis (Astatotilapia) limax Cichlidae LC Narrow range, but no threats identified (part of the range in a protected area) LC  Open
 57 Haplochromis (Astatotilapia) macrops Cichlidae DD Distribution is unknown; threats known and prevalent, but severity on population unknown. DD  Open
 58 Haplochromis (Astatotilapia) macropsoides Cichlidae LC Narrow range, but no threats identified (part of the range in a protected area) LC  Open
 59 Haplochromis (Astatotilapia) martini Cichlidae DD Wide distribution, but the population size is unknown; yet, the threats are widespread and substantial. The status can be anywhere between VU and CR CR  Open
 60 Haplochromis (Astatotilapia) nubilus Cichlidae NT Wide distribution, but with widespread threats that can drive the species to CR in a short time. VU  Open
 61 Haplochromis (Astatotilapia) oregosoma Cichlidae LC Narrow range, but no threats identified (part of the range in a protected area) NT  Open
 62 Haplochromis (Astatotilapia) pallidus Cichlidae NT Wide distribution, but with widespread threats that can drive the species to CR in a short time. DD  Open
 63 Haplochromis (Astatotilapia) peceatus Cichlidae NT Wide distribution, but with widespread threats that can drive the species to CR in a short time. VU  Open
 64 Haplochromis (Astatotilapia) schubotziellus Cichlidae LC Narrow range, but no threats identified (part of the range in a protected area) LC  Open
 65 Haplochromis (Astatotilapia) velifer Cichlidae CRB1a(iii) Narrow range; threats present and likely to reduce the area/extent of quality habitat VU  Open
 66 Haplochromis (Enterochromis) cinctus Cichlidae DD Wide distribution, but the population size is unknown; yet, the threats are widespread and substantial. The status can be anywhere between VU and CR CR  Open
 67 Haplochromis (Enterochromis) erythrocephalus Cichlidae DD Wide distribution, but the population size is unknown; yet, the threats are widespread and substantial. The status can be anywhere between VU and CR DD  Open
 68 Haplochromis (Enterochromis) nigripinnis Cichlidae LC Narrow range, but no threats identified (part of the range in a protected area) LC  Open
 69 Haplochromis (Enterochromis) paropius Cichlidae NT Wide distribution, but with widespread threats that can drive the species to CR in a short time. LC  Open
 70 Haplochromis (Gaurochromis) angustifrons Cichlidae LC Narrow range, but no threats identified (part of the range in a protected area) LC  Open
 71 Haplochromis (Gaurochromis) empodisma Cichlidae DD Wide distribution, but the population size is unknown; yet, the threats are widespread and substantial. The status can be anywhere between VU and CR DD  Open
 72 Haplochromis (Gaurochromis) iris Cichlidae DD Distribution is unknown; threats known and prevalent, but severity on population unknown. CR  Open
 73 Haplochromis (Gaurochromis) obtusidens Cichlidae NT Wide distribution, but with widespread threats that can drive the species to CR in a short time. DD  Open
 74 Haplochromis (Gaurochromis) simpsoni Cichlidae CRB1a(iii) Narrow range; threats present and likely to reduce the area/extent of quality habitat EN  Open
 75 Haplochromis (Harpagochromis) altigens Cichlidae DD Wide distribution, but the population size is unknown; yet, the threats are widespread and substantial. The status can be anywhere between VU and CR DD  Open
 76 Haplochromis (Harpagochromis) artaxerxes Cichlidae DD Distribution is unknown; threats on population unknown DD  Open
 77 Haplochromis (Harpagochromis) boops Cichlidae DD Distribution is unknown; threats on population unknown DD  Open
 78 Haplochromis (Harpagochromis) cavifrons Cichlidae DD Wide distribution, but the population size is unknown; yet, the threats are widespread and substantial. The status can be anywhere between VU and CR DD  Open
 79 Haplochromis (Harpagochromis) guiarti Cichlidae DD Wide distribution, but the population size is unknown; yet, the threats are widespread and substantial. The status can be anywhere between VU and CR CR  Open
 80 Haplochromis (Harpagochromis) mentatus Cichlidae LC Narrow range, but no threats identified (part of the range in a protected area) LC  Open
 81 Haplochromis (Harpagochromis) michaeli Cichlidae DD Wide distribution, but the population size is unknown; yet, the threats are widespread and substantial. The status can be anywhere between VU and CR CR  Open
 82 Haplochromis (Harpagochromis) nyanzae Cichlidae DD Wide distribution, but the population size is unknown; yet, the threats are widespread and substantial. The status can be anywhere between VU and CR DD  Open
 83 Haplochromis (Harpagochromis) pachycephalus Cichlidae DD Wide distribution, but the population size is unknown; yet, the threats are widespread and substantial. The status can be anywhere between VU and CR DD  Open
 84 Haplochromis (Harpagochromis) paraplagiostoma Cichlidae DD Wide distribution, but the population size is unknown; yet, the threats are widespread and substantial. The status can be anywhere between VU and CR DD  Open
 85 Haplochromis (Harpagochromis) plagiostoma Cichlidae DD Wide distribution, but the population size is unknown; yet, the threats are widespread and substantial. The status can be anywhere between VU and CR DD  Open
 86 Haplochromis (Harpagochromis) serranus Cichlidae NT Wide distribution, but with widespread threats that can drive the species to CR in a short time. DD  Open
 87 Haplochromis (Harpagochromis) spekii Cichlidae DD Wide distribution, but the population size is unknown; yet, the threats are widespread and substantial. The status can be anywhere between VU and CR DD  Open
 88 Haplochromis (Harpagochromis) squamipinnis Cichlidae LC Narrow range, but no threats identified (part of the range in a protected area) LC  Open
 89 Haplochromis (Harpagochromis) squamulatus Cichlidae DD Wide distribution, but the population size is unknown; yet, the threats are widespread and substantial. The status can be anywhere between VU and CR DD  Open
 90 Haplochromis (Harpagochromis) thuragnathus Cichlidae DD Wide distribution, but the population size is unknown; yet, the threats are widespread and substantial. The status can be anywhere between VU and CR DD  Open
 91 Haplochromis (Harpagochromis) victorianus Cichlidae DD Wide distribution, but the population size is unknown; yet, the threats are widespread and substantial. The status can be anywhere between VU and CR CR  Open
 92 Haplochromis (Harpagochromis) worthingtoni Cichlidae DD Wide distribution, but the population size is unknown; yet, the threats are widespread and substantial. The status can be anywhere between VU and CR DD  Open
 93 Haplochromis (Hoplotilapia) retrodens Cichlidae DD Wide distribution, but the population size is unknown; yet, the threats are widespread and substantial. The status can be anywhere between VU and CR VU  Open
 94 Haplochromis (Labrochromis) humilior Cichlidae DD Distribution is unknown; threats known and prevalent, but severity on population unknown. DD  Open
 95 Haplochromis (Labrochromis) ishmaeli Cichlidae DD Distribution is unknown; threats known and prevalent, but severity on population unknown. CR  Open
 96 Haplochromis (Labrochromis) mylodon Cichlidae LC Narrow range, but no threats identified (part of the range in a protected area) LC  Open
 97 Haplochromis (Labrochromis) pharyngomylus Cichlidae DD Wide distribution, but the population size is unknown; yet, the threats are widespread and substantial. The status can be anywhere between VU and CR DD  Open
 98 Haplochromis (Lipochromis) cryptodon Cichlidae DD Wide distribution, but the population size is unknown; yet, the threats are widespread and substantial. The status can be anywhere between VU and CR DD  Open
 99 Haplochromis (Lipochromis) maxillaris Cichlidae DD Wide distribution, but the population size is unknown; yet, the threats are widespread and substantial. The status can be anywhere between VU and CR VU  Open
 100 Haplochromis (Lipochromis) melanopterus Cichlidae DD Distribution is unknown; threats known and prevalent, but severity on population unknown. VU  Open
 101 Haplochromis (Lipochromis) microdon Cichlidae VUB1ab(iii) Narrow range; threats present and likely to reduce the area/extent of quality habitat CR  Open
 102 Haplochromis (Lipochromis) obesus Cichlidae NT Wide distribution, but with widespread threats that can drive the species to CR in a short time. CR  Open
 103 Haplochromis (Lipochromis) parvidens Cichlidae NT Wide distribution, but with widespread threats that can drive the species to CR in a short time. CR  Open
 104 Haplochromis (Lipochromis) taurinus Cichlidae LC Narrow range, but no threats identified (part of the range in a protected area) LC  Open
 105 Haplochromis (Lithochromis) rufus Cichlidae NT Wide distribution, but with widespread threats that can drive the species to CR in a short time. LC  Open
 106 Haplochromis (Lithochromis) xanthopteryx Cichlidae NT Wide distribution, but with widespread threats that can drive the species to CR in a short time. VU  Open
 107 Haplochromis (Macropleurodus) bicolor Cichlidae DD Wide distribution, but the population size is unknown; yet, the threats are widespread and substantial. The status can be anywhere between VU and CR VU  Open
 108 Haplochromis (mbipia) luteus Cichlidae DD Wide distribution, but the population size is unknown; yet, the threats are widespread and substantial. The status can be anywhere between VU and CR VU  Open
 109 Haplochromis (Mbipia) mbipi Cichlidae DD Wide distribution, but the population size is unknown; yet, the threats are widespread and substantial. The status can be anywhere between VU and CR LC  Open
 110 Haplochromis (Neochromis) gigas Cichlidae DD Wide distribution, but the population size is unknown; yet, the threats are widespread and substantial. The status can be anywhere between VU and CR VU  Open
 111 Haplochromis (Neochromis) greenwoodi Cichlidae DD Wide distribution, but the population size is unknown; yet, the threats are widespread and substantial. The status can be anywhere between VU and CR LC  Open
 112 Haplochromis (Neochromis) nigricans Cichlidae NT Wide distribution, but with widespread threats that can drive the species to CR in a short time. DD  Open
 113 Haplochromis (Neochromis) rufocaudalis Cichlidae NT Wide distribution, but with widespread threats that can drive the species to CR in a short time. LC  Open
 114 Haplochromis (Neochromis) simotes Cichlidae ENB1a(iii) Narrow range; threats present and likely to reduce the area/extent of quality habitat DD  Open
 115 Haplochromis (Paralabidochromis) beadlei Cichlidae CRB1ab(iii, v) Narrow range; threats present and likely to reduce the area/extent of quality habitat and number of mature individuals CR  Open
 116 Haplochromis (Paralabidochromis) chilotes Cichlidae DD Wide distribution, but the population size is unknown; yet, the threats are widespread and substantial. The status can be anywhere between VU and CR LC  Open
 117 Haplochromis (Paralabidochromis) chromogynos Cichlidae DD Wide distribution, but the population size is unknown; yet, the threats are widespread and substantial. The status can be anywhere between VU and CR VU  Open
 118 Haplochromis (Paralabidochromis) crassilabris Cichlidae DD Wide distribution, but the population size is unknown; yet, the threats are widespread and substantial. The status can be anywhere between VU and CR CR  Open
 119 Haplochromis (Paralabidochromis) labiatus Cichlidae LC Narrow range, but no threats identified (part of the range in a protected area) NT  Open
 120 Haplochromis (Paralabidochromis) plagiodon Cichlidae NT Wide distribution, but with widespread threats that can drive the species to CR in a short time. VU  Open
 121 Haplochromis (Paralabidochromis) sauvagei Cichlidae NT Wide distribution, but with widespread threats that can drive the species to CR in a short time. VU  Open
 122 Haplochromis (Paralabidochromis) victoriae Cichlidae NT Wide distribution, but with widespread threats that can drive the species to CR in a short time. DD  Open
 123 Haplochromis (Paraladochromis) flavus Cichlidae DD Wide distribution, but the population size is unknown; yet, the threats are widespread and substantial. The status can be anywhere between VU and CR LC  Open
 124 Haplochromis (Platyteaneodus) degeni Cichlidae DD Distribution is unknown; threats on population unknown. Could possibly be extinct DD  Open
 125 Haplochromis (Prognathochromis) arcanus Cichlidae DD Threats present, but severity on entire population unknown due to uncertainty in the species range DD  Open
 126 Haplochromis (Prognathochromis) argenteus Cichlidae DD Distribution is unknown; threats on population unknown CR  Open
 127 Haplochromis (Prognathochromis) bartoni Cichlidae DD Distribution is unknown; threats on population unknown DD  Open
 128 Haplochromis (Prognathochromis) chlorochrous Cichlidae DD Distribution is unknown; threats on population unknown DD  Open
 129 Haplochromis (Prognathochromis) cryptogramma Cichlidae DD Distribution is unknown; threats on population unknown DD  Open
 130 Haplochromis (Prognathochromis) decticostoma Cichlidae DD Distribution is unknown; threats on population unknown. Could possibly be extinct DD  Open
 131 Haplochromis (Prognathochromis) dentex Cichlidae DD Distribution is unknown; threats on population unknown. Could possibly be extinct CR  Open
 132 Haplochromis (Prognathochromis) dichrourus Cichlidae DD Wide distribution, but the population size is unknown; yet, the threats are widespread and substantial. The status can be anywhere between VU and CR CR  Open
 133 Haplochromis (prognathochromis) estor Cichlidae DD Distribution is unknown; threats known and prevalent, but severity on population unknown. DD  Open
 134 Haplochromis (Prognathochromis) flavipinnis Cichlidae DD Distribution is unknown; threats known and prevalent, but severity on population unknown. CR  Open
 135 Haplochromis (Prognathochromis) gilberti Cichlidae DD Distribution is unknown; threats known and prevalent, but severity on population unknown. DD  Open
 136 Haplochromis (Prognathochromis) gowersii Cichlidae DD Wide distribution, but the population size is unknown; yet, the threats are widespread and substantial. The status can be anywhere between VU and CR DD  Open
 137 Haplochromis (Prognathochromis) longirostris Cichlidae DD Distribution is unknown; threats known and prevalent, but severity on population unknown. CR  Open
 138 Haplochromis (Prognathochromis) macrognathus Cichlidae DD Distribution is unknown; threats known and prevalent, but severity on population unknown. CR  Open
 139 Haplochromis (Prognathochromis) mandibularis Cichlidae DD Distribution is unknown; threats known and prevalent, but severity on population unknown. DD  Open
 140 Haplochromis (Prognathochromis) melichrous Cichlidae DD Distribution is unknown; threats known and prevalent, but severity on population unknown. DD  Open
 141 Haplochromis (Prognathochromis) mento Cichlidae DD Distribution is unknown; threats known and prevalent, but severity on population unknown. DD  Open
 142 Haplochromis (Prognathochromis) nanoserranus Cichlidae DD Wide distribution, but the population size is unknown; yet, the threats are widespread and substantial. The status can be anywhere between VU and CR CR  Open
 143 Haplochromis (Prognathochromis) nigriscens Cichlidae DD Wide distribution, but the population size is unknown; yet, the threats are widespread and substantial. The status can be anywhere between VU and CR CR  Open
 144 Haplochromis (Prognathochromis) paraguarti Cichlidae DD Wide distribution, but the population size is unknown; yet, the threats are widespread and substantial. The status can be anywhere between VU and CR DD  Open
 145 Haplochromis (Prognathochromis) pellegrini Cichlidae NT Wide distribution, but with widespread threats that can drive the species to CR in a short time. LC  Open
 146 Haplochromis (Prognathochromis) percoides Cichlidae DD Wide distribution, but the population size is unknown; yet, the threats are widespread and substantial. The status can be anywhere between VU and CR CR  Open
 147 Haplochromis (Prognathochromis) perrieri Cichlidae DD Wide distribution, but the population size is unknown; yet, the threats are widespread and substantial. The status can be anywhere between VU and CR CR  Open
 148 Haplochromis (Prognathochromis) prognathus Cichlidae DD Wide distribution, but the population size is unknown; yet, the threats are widespread and substantial. The status can be anywhere between VU and CR DD  Open
 149 Haplochromis (Prognathochromis) pseudopellegrini Cichlidae DD Wide distribution, but the population size is unknown; yet, the threats are widespread and substantial. The status can be anywhere between VU and CR DD  Open
 150 Haplochromis (Prognathochromis) sulphureus Cichlidae DD Wide distribution, but the population size is unknown; yet, the threats are widespread and substantial. The status can be anywhere between VU and CR CR  Open
 151 Haplochromis (Prognathochromis) tridens Cichlidae DD Wide distribution, but the population size is unknown; yet, the threats are widespread and substantial. The status can be anywhere between VU and CR DD  Open
 152 Haplochromis (Prognathochromis) tyrianthinus Cichlidae DD Wide distribution, but the population size is unknown; yet, the threats are widespread and substantial. The status can be anywhere between VU and CR DD  Open
 153 Haplochromis (Prognathochromis) venator Cichlidae CRB1a(iii) Narrow range; threats present and likely to reduce the area/extent of quality habitat EN  Open
 154 Haplochromis (Prognathochromis) xenostoma Cichlidae DD Wide distribution, but the population size is unknown; yet, the threats are widespread and substantial. The status can be anywhere between VU and CR CR  Open
 155 Haplochromis (Psammochromis) acidens Cichlidae LC Wide distribution; threats present, but not likely affect the entire population within 10 years DD  Open
 156 Haplochromis (Psammochromis) aelocephalus Cichlidae DD Wide distribution, but the population size is unknown; yet, the threats are widespread and substantial. The status can be anywhere between VU and CR CR  Open
 157 Haplochromis (Psammochromis) rIponianus Cichlidae LC Wide distribution, threats are widespread but cannot threaten the species in a short time LC  Open
 158 Haplochromis (Psammochromis) saxicola Cichlidae NT Wide distribution, but with widespread threats that can drive the species to CR in a short time. DD  Open
 159 Haplochromis (Psammochromis) schubotzi Cichlidae LC Narrow range, but no threats identified (part of the range in a protected area) LC  Open
 160 Haplochromis (Ptyochromis) granti Cichlidae DD Wide distribution, but the population size is unknown; yet, the threats are widespread and substantial. The status can be anywhere between VU and CR CR  Open
 161 Haplochromis (Ptyochromis) prodromus Cichlidae DD Wide distribution, but the population size is unknown; yet, the threats are widespread and substantial. The status can be anywhere between VU and CR DD  Open
 162 Haplochromis (Ptyochromis) xenognathus Cichlidae NT Wide distribution, but with widespread threats that can drive the species to CR in a short time. LC  Open
 163 Haplochromis (Pundamilia) azureus Cichlidae DD Wide distribution, but the population size is unknown; yet, the threats are widespread and substantial. The status can be anywhere between VU and CR VU  Open
 164 Haplochromis (Pundamilia) igneopinnis Cichlidae DD Wide distribution, but the population size is unknown; yet, the threats are widespread and substantial. The status can be anywhere between VU and CR EN  Open
 165 Haplochromis (Pundamilia) macrocephalus Cichlidae DD Wide distribution, but the population size is unknown; yet, the threats are widespread and substantial. The status can be anywhere between VU and CR VU  Open
 166 Haplochromis (Pundamilia) pundamilia Cichlidae NT Wide distribution, but with widespread threats that can drive the species to CR in a short time. LC  Open
 167 Haplochromis (Pyxichromis) orthostoma Cichlidae NT Wide distribution, but with widespread threats that can drive the species to CR in a short time. VU  Open
 168 Haplochromis (Pyxichromis) paradoxus Cichlidae LC Narrow range, but no threats identified (part of the range in a protected area) DD  Open
 169 Haplochromis (Schubotzia) eduardianus Cichlidae LC Narrow range, but no threats identified (part of the range in a protected area) LC  Open
 170 Haplochromis (Thorocochromis) mahagiensis Cichlidae ENB1ab(iii) Narrow range; threats present and likely to reduce the area/extent of quality habitat VU  Open
 171 Haplochromis (Thorocochromis) petronius Cichlidae LC Narrow range, but no threats identified (part of the range in a protected area) VU  Open
 172 Haplochromis (Xystichromis) nuchisquamulatus Cichlidae NT Wide distribution, but with widespread threats that can drive the species to CR in a short time. DD  Open
 173 Haplochromis (Xystichromis) phytophagus Cichlidae NT Wide distribution, but with widespread threats that can drive the species to CR in a short time. DD  Open
 174 Haplochromis (Yssichromis) fusiformis Cichlidae DD Wide distribution, but the population size is unknown; yet, the threats are widespread and substantial. The status can be anywhere between VU and CR VU  Open
 175 Haplochromis (Yssichromis) heusinkveldi Cichlidae DD Wide distribution, but the population size is unknown; yet, the threats are widespread and substantial. The status can be anywhere between VU and CR CR  Open
 176 Haplochromis (Yssichromis) laparogramma Cichlidae DD Wide distribution, but the population size is unknown; yet, the threats are widespread and substantial. The status can be anywhere between VU and CR LC  Open
 177 Haplochromis (Yssichromis) pappenheimi Cichlidae LC Narrow range, but no threats identified (part of the range in a protected area) LC  Open
 178 Haplochromis (Yssichromis) pyrrhocephalus Cichlidae NT Wide distribution, but with widespread threats that can drive the species to CR in a short time. LC  Open
 179 Haplochromis akika Cichlidae DD Distribution is unknown; threats on population unknown DD  Open
 180 Haplochromis albertianus Cichlidae DD Threats present, but severity on entire population unknown due to uncertainty in the species range DD  Open
 181 Haplochromis ampullarostratus Cichlidae DD (provenance) Only known from the type locality VU  Open
 182 Haplochromis annectidens Cichlidae CRB1ab(iii, v) Narrow range; threats present and likely to reduce the area/extent of quality habitat and number of mature individuals CR  Open
 183 Haplochromis apogonoides Cichlidae DD Distribution is unknown; threats on population unknown CR  Open
 184 Haplochromis aquila Cichlidae LC Narrow range, but no threats identified (part of the range in a protected area) NE  Open
 185 Haplochromis avium Cichlidae VUB1ab(iii) Narrow range; threats present and likely to reduce the area/extent of quality habitat VU  Open
 186 Haplochromis bullatus Cichlidae DD Threats present, but severity on entire population unknown due to uncertainty in the species range DD  Open
 187 Haplochromis commutabilis Cichlidae DD (provenance) Only known from the type locality VU  Open
 188 Haplochromis concilians Cichlidae LC Narrow range, but no threats identified (part of the range in a protected area) NE  Open
 189 Haplochromis cronus Cichlidae DD Distribution is unknown; threats on population unknown DD  Open
 190 Haplochromis curvidens Cichlidae LC Narrow range, but no threats identified (part of the range in a protected area) NE  Open
 191 Haplochromis diplotaenia Cichlidae DD Distribution is unknown; threats known and prevalent, but severity on population unknown. DD  Open
 192 Haplochromis dolichorhynchus Cichlidae DD Distribution is unknown; threats present and prevalent, but severity on population unknown. Could possibly be extinct DD  Open
 193 Haplochromis dolorosus Cichlidae DD Threats present, but severity on entire population unknown due to uncertainty in the species range DD  Open
 194 Haplochromis eduardii Cichlidae LC Narrow range, but no threats identified (part of the range in a protected area) LC  Open
 195 Haplochromis engystoma Cichlidae DD Distribution is unknown; threats on population unknown LC  Open
 196 Haplochromis erutus Cichlidae LC Narrow range, but no threats identified (part of the range in a protected area) NE  Open
 197 Haplochromis exspectatus Cichlidae DD (provenance) Only known from the type locality VU  Open
 198 Haplochromis falcatus Cichlidae LC Narrow range, but no threats identified (part of the range in a protected area) NE  Open
 199 Haplochromis fischeri Cichlidae DD Wide distribution, but the population size is unknown; yet, the threats are widespread and substantial. The status can be anywhere between VU and CR VU  Open
 200 Haplochromis fuscus Cichlidae LC Narrow range, but no threats identified (part of the range in a protected area) LC  Open
 201 Haplochromis glaucus Cichlidae LC Narrow range, but no threats identified (part of the range in a protected area) NE  Open
 202 Haplochromis gracilifer Cichlidae LC Narrow range, but no threats identified (part of the range in a protected area) NE  Open
 203 Haplochromis harpakteridion Cichlidae DD Distribution is unknown; threats known and prevalent, but severity on population unknown. DD  Open
 204 Haplochromis katonga Cichlidae DD (provenance) Only known from the type locality DD  Open
 205 Haplochromis kimondo Cichlidae LC Narrow range, but no threats identified (part of the range in a protected area) NE  Open
 206 Haplochromis latifrons Cichlidae LC Narrow range, but no threats identified (part of the range in a protected area) NE  Open
 207 Haplochromis lividus Cichlidae DD Wide distribution, but the population size is unknown; yet, the threats are widespread and substantial. The status can be anywhere between VU and CR DD  Open
 208 Haplochromis loati Cichlidae VUB1ab(iii) Narrow range; threats present and likely to reduce the area/extent of quality habitat DD  Open
 209 Haplochromis lobatus Cichlidae LC Narrow range, but no threats identified (part of the range in a protected area) NE  Open
 210 Haplochromis molossus Cichlidae LC Narrow range, but no threats identified (part of the range in a protected area) NE  Open
 211 Haplochromis niloticus Cichlidae ENB1a(iii) Narrow range; threats present and likely to reduce the area/extent of quality habitat DD  Open
 212 Haplochromis obliquidens Cichlidae NT Wide distribution, but with widespread threats that can drive the species to CR in a short time. VU  Open
 213 Haplochromis oligolepis Cichlidae DD Wide distribution, but the population size is unknown; yet, the threats are widespread and substantial. The status can be anywhere between VU and CR DD  Open
 214 Haplochromis pardus Cichlidae LC Narrow range, but no threats identified (part of the range in a protected area) NE  Open
 215 Haplochromis planus Cichlidae LC Narrow range, but no threats identified (part of the range in a protected area) NE  Open
 216 Haplochromis pyrrhopteryx Cichlidae DD Wide distribution, but the population size is unknown; yet, the threats are widespread and substantial. The status can be anywhere between VU and CR CR  Open
 217 Haplochromis quasimodo Cichlidae LC Narrow range, but no threats identified (part of the range in a protected area) NE  Open
 218 Haplochromis relictidens Cichlidae LC Narrow range, but no threats identified (part of the range in a protected area) NE  Open
 219 Haplochromis rex Cichlidae LC Narrow range, but no threats identified (part of the range in a protected area) NE  Open
 220 Haplochromis serridens Cichlidae LC Narrow range, but no threats identified (part of the range in a protected area) LC  Open
 221 Haplochromis simba Cichlidae LC Narrow range, but no threats identified (part of the range in a protected area) NE  Open
 222 Haplochromis theliodon Cichlidae DD Wide distribution, but the population size is unknown; yet, the threats are widespread and substantial. The status can be anywhere between VU and CR CR  Open
 223 Haplochromis vicarius Cichlidae DD Distribution is unknown; threats on population unknown LC  Open
 224 Haplochromis pharyngalis Cichlidae LC Narrow range, but no threats identified (part of the range in a protected area) LC  Open
 225 Haplocromis (Harpagochromis) maculipinna Cichlidae DD Distribution is unknown; threats known and prevalent, but severity on population unknown. DD  Open
 226 Heterobranchus longifilis Clariidae DD Current status in the entire range unknown, and therefore, the severity of threats is unknown LC  Open
 227 Hippopotamyrus grahami  Mormyridae LC Wide distribution; threats present, but not likely affect the entire population within 10 years LC  Open
 228 Hydrocynus forskahlii  Alestidae VUB1ab(iii, v) Narrow range; threats present and likely to reduce the area/extent of quality habitat and adult population LC  Open
 229 Hyperopisus bebe  Mormyridae VUB1ab(iii) Narrow range; threats present and likely to reduce the area/extent of quality habitat LC  Open
 230 Labeo coubie  Cyprinidae VUB1ab(iii, v) Narrow range; threats present and likely to reduce the area/extent of quality habitat and adult population LC  Open
 231 Labeo forskalii  Cyprinidae LC Wide distribution; threats present, but not likely affect the entire population within 10 years LC  Open
 232 Labeo horie  Cyprinidae VUB1ab(iii, v) Narrow range; threats present and likely to reduce the area/extent of quality habitat and adult population LC  Open
 233 Labeo victorianus  Cyprinidae NT (A2b,c,d) Wide distribution; however, substantial population reduction observed in the past. Threats still present and widespread, likely to endanger the population within 10 years CR  Open
 234 Labeobarbus alluaudi  Cyprinidae DD Range unknown; threats unknown DD  Open
 235 Labeobarbus altianalis  Cyprinidae LC Wide distribution; threats present, but not likely affect the entire population within 10 years LC  Open
 236 Labeobarbus bynni  Cyprinidae VUB1ab(iii, v) Narrow range; threats present and likely to reduce the area/extent of quality habitat and adult population LC  Open
 237 Labeobarbus huloti Cyprinidae DD (unknown provenance) Locality information extremely uncertain (species known only from type specimens and type locality) VU  Open
 238 Labeobarbus somereni  Cyprinidae DD Threats present, but severity on entire population unknown due to uncertainty in the species range LC  Open
 239 Labeobarbus ruwenzorii  Cyprinidae DD Range unknown; threats unknown VU  Open
 240 Laciris pelagica  Procatopodidae LC Narrow range; no threats identified (part of the range in a protected area) LC  Open
 241 Lacustricola centralis Procatopodidae LC Wide distribution; threats present, but not likely affect the entire population within 10 years LC  Open
 242 Lacustricola margaritatus Procatopodidae LC Wide distribution; threats present, but not likely affect the entire population within 10 years LC  Open
 243 Lacustricola pumilus  Procatopodidae DD Threats unknown; high uncertainty in the species range due to distribution mismatch NE  Open
 244 Lacustricola vitschumbaensis  Procatopodidae LC Wide distribution; threats present, but not likely affect the entire population within 10 years LC  Open
 245 Lacustricola bukobanus  Procatopodidae LC Wide distribution; threats present, but not likely affect the entire population within 10 years LC  Open
 246 Lacustricola kassenjiensis  Procatopodidae DD Threats present, but severity on entire population unknown due to uncertainty in the species range DD  Open
 247 Lates macrophthalmus  Latidae VUB1ab(iii, v) Narrow range; threats present and likely to reduce the area/extent of quality habitat and adult population VU  Open
 248 Lates niloticus  Latidae LC Wide distribution; threats present, but not likely affect the entire population within 10 years LC  Open
 249 Leptocypris niloticus  Danionidae VUB1ab(iii) Narrow range; threats present and likely to reduce the area/extent of quality habitat and adult population LC  Open
 250 Malapterurus electricus  Malapteruridae LC Wide distribution; threats present, but not likely affect the entire population within 10 years LC  Open
 251 Marcusenius macrolepidotus  Mormyridae DD Threats unknown; high uncertainty in the species range due to distribution mismatch LC  Open
 252 Marcusenius rheni Mormyridae DD Unresolved taxonomy; there are suggestions that this species is a junior synonym of M. victoriae DD  Open
 253 Marcusenius victoriae  Mormyridae LC Wide distribution; threats present, but not likely affect the entire population within 10 years LC  Open
 254 Marcusenius cyprinoides  Mormyridae DD Threats present, but severity on entire population unknown due to uncertainty in the species range LC  Open
 255 Mastacembelus frenatus  Mastacembelidae LC Wide distribution; threats present, but not likely affect the entire population within 10 years LC  Open
 256 Microctenopoma damasi  Anabantidae LC Wide distribution; threats present, but not likely affect the entire population within 10 years LC  Open
 257 Micropanchax loati  Procatopodidae DD Threats present, but severity on entire population unknown due to uncertainty in the species range LC  Open
 258 Mormyrops anguilloides  Mormyridae VUB1ab(iii) Narrow range; threats present and likely to reduce the area/extent of quality habitat and adult population LC  Open
 259 Mormyrus niloticus  Mormyridae VUB1ab(iii) Narrow range; threats present and likely to reduce the area/extent of quality habitat and adult population NT  Open
 260 Mormyrus  kannume  Mormyridae LC Wide distribution; threats present, but not likely affect the entire population within 10 years LC  Open
 261 Mormyrus  caschive  Mormyridae VUB1ab(iii) Narrow range; threats present and likely to reduce the area/extent of quality habitat and adult population LC  Open
 262 Mormyrus macrocephalus  Mormyridae LC Wide distribution; threats present, but not likely affect the entire population within 10 years VU  Open
 263 Nannocharax niloticus  Distichodontidae ENB1ab(iii) Narrow range; threats present and likely to reduce the area/extent of quality habitat DD  Open
 264 Nothobranchius robustus  Nothobranchiidae LC Wide distribution; threats present, but not likely affect the entire population within 10 years LC  Open
 265 Nothobranchius taiti Nothobranchiidae DD Threats unknown; entire range unknown NE  Open
 266 Nothobranchius ugandensis  Nothobranchiidae LC Narrow range; threats present and likely to reduce the area/extent of quality habitat LC  Open
 267 Nothobranchius taeniopygus  Nothobranchiidae DD Threats unknown; high uncertainty in the species range due to distribution mismatch VU  Open
 268 Oreochromis esculentus  Cichlidae NT (A2b,c,d,e) Wide distribution; however, substantial population reduction observed in the past. Threats still present and widespread, and likely to endanger the population within 10 years NT  Open
 269 Oreochromis niloticus  Cichlidae LC species is widely distributed and the identified threats may not affect the entire population within a short time LC  Open
 270 Oreochromis variabilis  Cichlidae NT (A2b,c,d,e) Wide distribution; however, substantial population reduction observed in the past. Threats still present and widespread, and likely to endanger the population within 10 years NT  Open
 271 Oreochromis leucostictus  Cichlidae LC Wide distribution; threats present, but not likely affect the entire population within 10 years LC  Open
 272 Petrocephalus degeni  Mormyridae DD (unknown provenance) Threats present, but severity on entire population unknown due to uncertainty in the species range DD  Open
 273 Platypanchax modestus  Procatopodidae LC Wide distribution; threats present, but not likely affect the entire population within 10 years LC  Open
 274 Pollimyrus nigricans  Mormyridae LC Wide distribution; threats present, but not likely affect the entire population within 10 years LC  Open
 275 Pollimyrus petherici  Mormyridae VUB1ab(iii) Narrow range; threats present and likely to reduce the area/extent of quality habitat and adult population LC  Open
 276 Polypterus senegalus  Polypteridae LC Wide distribution; threats present, but not likely affect the entire population within 10 years LC  Open
 277 Protopterus aethiopicus  Protopteridae LC Wide distribution; threats present, but not likely affect the entire population within 10 years LC  Open
 278 Pseudocrenilabrus multicolor Cichlidae LC Wide distribution; threats present, but not likely affect the entire population within 10 years LC  Open
 279 Raiamas senegalensis  Danionidae DD Threats present, but severity on entire population unknown due to uncertainty in the species range LC  Open
 280 Rastrineobola argentea  Danionidae LC Wide distribution; threats present, but not likely affect the entire population within 10 years LC  Open
 281 Sarotherodon galilaeus  Cichlidae VUB1ab(iii) Narrow range; threats present and likely to reduce the area/extent of quality habitat LC  Open
 282 Schilbe intermedius  Schilbeidae LC Wide distribution; threats present, but not likely affect the entire population within 10 years LC  Open
 283 Schilbe mystus  Schilbeidae LC Wide distribution; threats present, but not likely affect the entire population within 10 years LC  Open
 284 Synodontis afrofischeri  Mochokidae LC Wide distribution; threats present, but not likely affect the entire population within 10 years LC  Open
 285 Synodontis nigrita  Mochokidae VUB1ab(iii) Narrow range; threats present and likely to reduce the area/extent of quality habitat and adult population LC  Open
 286 Synodontis schall  Mochokidae VUB1ab(iii) Narrow range; threats present and likely to reduce the area/extent of quality habitat and adult population LC  Open
 287 Synodontis serratus Mochokidae DD Threats present, but severity on entire population unknown due to uncertainty in the species range LC  Open
 288 Synodontis victoriae  Mochokidae LC Wide distribution; threats present, but not likely affect the entire population within 10 years LC  Open
 289 Synodontis frontosus  Mochokidae VUB1ab(iii) Narrow range; threats present and likely to reduce the area/extent of quality habitat and adult population LC  Open
 290 Synodontis khartoumensis  Mochokidae DD Threats present, but severity on entire population unknown due to uncertainty in the species range DD  Open
 291 Thoracochromis wingatii Cichlidae VUB1ab(iii) Narrow range; threats present and likely to reduce the area/extent of quality habitat DD  Open
 292 Xenoclarias eupogon  Clariidae VU Severe threatening processes such as spread of invasive predators e.g. Nile perch have occurred and the lake has been adequately sampled over time but have failed to detect the species CR  Open
 293 Zaireichthys rotundiceps  Amphiliidae LC The species is widely distributed and the identified threats may not affect the entire population within a short time DD  Open

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Natugonza, V. & Musinguzi, L. (editors) 2021. Freshwater Biodiversity Portal for Uganda. www.freshwaterbiodiversity.go.ug, version (01/2021).

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