Farlowella taphorni
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Farlowella taphorni faces severe pressure from habitat degradation in the Orinoco River basin, where deforestation and agricultural runoff have altered water quality and substrate composition. Dam construction and water diversions for irrigation have fragmented its riverine habitat, while sedimentation from upstream land use changes has degraded the clean, fast-flowing waters this species requires. The limited geographic range makes the species particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes.
Habitat
This armored catfish inhabits fast-flowing, clear waters of the Orinoco River system in Venezuela, typically found in rocky substrates and areas with strong currents. The species requires well-oxygenated waters with minimal sedimentation, often associating with submerged logs and rocky crevices in medium to large rivers.
Other threatened species in Loricariidae
Threatened in Colombia
Frequently asked questions
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