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Cambeva paolence

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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 paolence faces severe threats from deforestation and agricultural expansion in its restricted Atlantic Forest range in southeastern Brazil. The species' dependence on pristine stream environments makes it particularly vulnerable to water pollution from agricultural runoff and urban development. Its extremely limited distribution, known from only a few localities in São Paulo state, means that any habitat degradation could rapidly push the species toward extinction.

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 or sandy substrates, typically found in forested headwater streams at elevations between 400-800 meters.

Other threatened species in TRICHOMYCTERIDAE

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Cambeva tropeiro

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Trichomycterus venulosus

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VU

Ituglanis ramiroi

Unknown
CR

Listrura costai

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Cambeva paolence classified as Endangered?
Cambeva paolence 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 paolence faces severe threats from deforestation and agricultural expansion in its restricted Atlantic Forest range in southeastern Brazil. The species' dependence on pristine stream environments makes it particularly vulnerable to water pollution from agricultural runoff and urban development. Its extremely limited distribution, known from only a few localities in São Paulo state, means that any habitat degradation could rapidly push the species toward extinction.
Where does Cambeva paolence live?
Cambeva paolence 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 paolence?
The main threats to Cambeva paolence 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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