VU

Apistogramma cinilabra

Stable

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Apistogramma cinilabra faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in the upper Amazon basin. Water pollution from mining activities and agricultural runoff degrades the pristine soft-water conditions this species requires for breeding. The aquarium trade also poses a significant threat, as wild-caught specimens are highly sought after by collectors due to the species' striking coloration and rarity.

Threat summary

Habitat

This dwarf cichlid inhabits shallow, slow-moving streams and tributaries with soft, acidic water in pristine rainforest areas of the upper Amazon basin. The species requires dense aquatic vegetation and fallen woody debris that provide shelter and breeding sites in clear to slightly tannin-stained waters.

Forest - Subtropical/tropical moist lowland· majorWetlands (inland) - Permanent freshwater lakes· major

Conservation measures underway

Species recovery

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Apistogramma cinilabra classified as Vulnerable?
Apistogramma cinilabra is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Apistogramma cinilabra faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in the upper Amazon basin. Water pollution from mining activities and agricultural runoff degrades the pristine soft-water conditions this species requires for breeding. The aquarium trade also poses a significant threat, as wild-caught specimens are highly sought after by collectors due to the species' striking coloration and rarity.
Where does Apistogramma cinilabra live?
Apistogramma cinilabra occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Apistogramma cinilabra?
The main threats to Apistogramma cinilabra are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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