ENEndangered
Cetopsorhamdia picklei
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Overview
Cetopsorhamdia pickle, the Andean barred catfish, is a species of three-barbeled catfishes native to Maracaibo Lake basin, Venezuela. This species reaches a length of 12.0 cm (4.7 in).
Cetopsorhamdia picklei faces severe threats from habitat degradation and water pollution in its limited range within Brazilian river systems. The species is particularly vulnerable due to its restricted distribution and specialized habitat requirements in freshwater environments that are increasingly impacted by human activities.
Habitat
FRESHWATER· major
Threatened in Colombia
Frequently asked questions
Why is Cetopsorhamdia picklei classified as Endangered?
Cetopsorhamdia picklei is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Cetopsorhamdia picklei faces severe threats from habitat degradation and water pollution in its limited range within Brazilian river systems. The species is particularly vulnerable due to its restricted distribution and specialized habitat requirements in freshwater environments that are increasingly impacted by human activities.
Where does Cetopsorhamdia picklei live?
Cetopsorhamdia picklei occurs in Colombia, and Venezuela. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Cetopsorhamdia picklei?
The main threats to Cetopsorhamdia picklei 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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