Neoplecostomus selenae
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Neoplecostomus selenae faces severe threats from habitat degradation in Brazil's Atlantic Forest region, where deforestation and agricultural expansion have fragmented its freshwater ecosystems. Water pollution from agricultural runoff and urban development further compromises the quality of streams this endemic catfish depends upon. Dam construction and water extraction for irrigation have altered natural flow patterns, disrupting the species' breeding and feeding behaviors.
Habitat
This endemic Brazilian catfish inhabits clear, fast-flowing streams and small rivers within the Atlantic Forest biome. It typically occurs in rocky substrates with moderate to strong currents, preferring well-oxygenated waters with abundant cover from fallen logs and vegetation.
