Protecting One of the World’s Most Endangered Freshwater Fish
The Maloti Minnow - A Small Fish. A Big Impact.Hidden in the clear, cold mountain streams of Lesotho, the Maloti Minnow (Pseudobarbus quathlambae) is on the brink of extinction. Once thriving, this unique species is now critically endangered (IUCN) due to habitat loss, invasive species, and climate change. We have a narrow window to act - Now!
Why This Matters
- Critically endangered species – found nowhere else on Earth
- Indicator of ecosystem health – its survival reflects clean water systems
- Rapid population decline due to human impact and environmental changes
If we lose the Maloti Minnow, we lose part of our planet’s biodiversity forever.
How You Can Help
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This project combines the effort of the following stakeholders:
- TED Maseru – Technologies for Economic Development
- SES Bonn – Senior Expert Service
- Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security Lesotho
- Lesotho Highlands Development Authority - LHDA
- Ingenieurbuero für Qualität und Sicherheit GmbH
Our Mission
We are supporting all science-driven conservation initiatives of local communities to:
- Monitor remaining populations using non-invasive methods
- Develop AI-supported fish detection systems
- Protect and restore freshwater habitats
- Train local communities in sustainable conservation practices
- Establish long-term biodiversity monitoring programs
- Implement innovative approaches
- Local promote further community engagement
- Transparency & Impact
- Support open data approach where possible
- Collaborate with local and international partners
Together, We Can Save the Maloti Minnow
Extinction is irreversible — but prevention is possible.
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References
- Remarks of the importance of the Maloti Minnow as an endemic species of Lesotho
- Maloti Minnow Survey 2017
- 1994 IUCN Red List of Threatened Animals
- Pseudobarbus quathlambae on FishBase
- Pseudobarbus quathlambae on YouTube