Ancistomus snethlageae
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Ancistomus snethlageae faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in the Amazon Basin. Dam construction and water diversions for hydroelectric projects fragment its riverine habitat and alter critical flow patterns. Mining activities, particularly gold extraction, introduce heavy metals and sediments that degrade water quality in the clear-water streams this species requires.
Habitat
This armored catfish inhabits clear-water tributaries and rocky streams in the Amazon Basin, typically found in areas with moderate to fast current over sandy or rocky substrates. It prefers well-oxygenated waters with abundant submerged wood and rocky crevices that provide shelter and feeding opportunities.
