Trichomycterus papilliferus
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Trichomycterus papilliferus faces severe threats from habitat degradation in its restricted Andean range. Agricultural expansion and livestock grazing have altered stream morphology and water quality in the high-altitude watersheds where this endemic catfish occurs. Mining activities and associated infrastructure development pose additional risks to the fragile aquatic ecosystems this species depends upon.
Habitat
This endemic catfish inhabits high-altitude freshwater streams and rivers in the Andean regions of South America. It typically occurs in clear, well-oxygenated waters with rocky substrates at elevations above 2,000 meters.
