CRCritically Endangered
Brachyglanis melas
Unknown
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Rocky areas· major
Other threatened species in HEPTAPTERIDAE
Threatened in Brazil
Frequently asked questions
Why is Brachyglanis melas classified as Critically Endangered?
Brachyglanis melas is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Brachyglanis melas live?
Brachyglanis melas occurs in Brazil, Guyana, 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 Brachyglanis melas?
The main threats to Brachyglanis melas are 3.2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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