Cambeva igobi
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Cambeva igobi faces severe threats from deforestation and agricultural expansion within its restricted range in the Atlantic Forest of southeastern Brazil. The species' dependence on pristine stream environments makes it particularly vulnerable to water pollution from agricultural runoff and urban development. Habitat fragmentation has isolated remaining populations, reducing genetic diversity and limiting the species' ability to recolonize degraded areas.
Habitat
This small catfish inhabits clear, fast-flowing streams and tributaries within the Atlantic Forest biome of southeastern Brazil. It requires well-oxygenated waters with rocky substrates and dense riparian vegetation that provides shade and organic matter input.