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Cambeva tropeiro

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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 tropeiro faces severe threats from deforestation and agricultural expansion in its restricted Atlantic Forest range in southern Brazil. The species' dependence on pristine headwater streams makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation and water quality degradation from cattle ranching and soybean cultivation. Urban development and infrastructure projects further compress its already limited habitat, while climate change threatens to alter the cool, oxygen-rich stream conditions this endemic catfish requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

Cambeva tropeiro inhabits clear, fast-flowing headwater streams in the Atlantic Forest of southern Brazil, typically found in rocky substrates with high oxygen content. The species requires pristine forest cover to maintain the cool water temperatures and stable flow regimes essential for its survival.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Cambeva tropeiro classified as Endangered?
Cambeva tropeiro 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 tropeiro faces severe threats from deforestation and agricultural expansion in its restricted Atlantic Forest range in southern Brazil. The species' dependence on pristine headwater streams makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation and water quality degradation from cattle ranching and soybean cultivation. Urban development and infrastructure projects further compress its already limited habitat, while climate change threatens to alter the cool, oxygen-rich stream conditions this endemic catfish requires.
Where does Cambeva tropeiro live?
Cambeva tropeiro 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 tropeiro?
The main threats to Cambeva tropeiro 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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