Ituglanis passensis
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Ituglanis passensis faces significant pressure from habitat degradation within its restricted range in the São Francisco River basin. Agricultural expansion and cattle ranching activities have led to increased sedimentation and water quality deterioration in the cave streams this species depends upon. Mining operations in the region pose additional risks through potential groundwater contamination and hydrological disruption of the delicate cave ecosystems.
Habitat
This species inhabits underground cave streams and subterranean waters within the São Francisco River basin in Brazil. It is specifically adapted to the dark, nutrient-poor environments of limestone cave systems where it feeds on organic matter and small invertebrates.
Other threatened species in TRICHOMYCTERIDAE
Threatened in Brazil
Frequently asked questions
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