| Status | CR |
|---|---|
| Status system | IUCN3.1 |
| Taxon | Coptodon flava |
| Authority | (Stiassny, Schliewen & Dominey, 1992) |
| Synonyms | Tilapia flava Stiassny, Schliewen & Dominey, 1992 |
Coptodon flava is a critically endangered species of fish in the cichlid family. It is endemic to Lake Bermin in Cameroon. It is threatened by pollution and sedimentation from human activities, and potentially also by large emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2) from the lake's bottom (compare Lake Nyos),[1] although Bermin is too shallow to contain very high amounts of this gas.[2]
References
- ^ Moelants, T. (2010). "Tilapia flava". doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2010-3.RLTS.T21891A9335982.en. Retrieved 18 February 2020.
- ^ Freeth, S.J.; C.O. Ofoegbu; and K.M. Onuoha (1992). Natural Hazards in West and Central Africa, pp. 50—51. ISBN 978-3-663-05239-5