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Cambeva mboycy

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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.

Threat summary

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.

Other threatened species in TRICHOMYCTERIDAE

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Cambeva tropeiro

Unknown
Trichomycterus venulosusCR

Trichomycterus venulosus

Unknown
VU

Ituglanis ramiroi

Unknown
CR

Listrura costai

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Cambeva mboycy classified as Endangered?
Cambeva mboycy 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. 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.
Where does Cambeva mboycy live?
Cambeva mboycy occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Cambeva mboycy?
The main threats to Cambeva mboycy 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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