Cambeva mboycy
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Cambeva mboycy faces severe threats from deforestation and agricultural expansion within its restricted range in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. The species' dependence on pristine stream environments makes it particularly vulnerable to water pollution from agricultural runoff and urban development. Dam construction and water extraction for irrigation further degrade the clear, fast-flowing waters this catfish requires for survival.
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 intact riparian forest cover that maintains water quality and temperature stability.