Centromochlus meridionalis
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Centromochlus meridionalis faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in the Amazon Basin. Dam construction and water diversions for hydroelectric projects fragment river systems and alter the flowing water conditions this catfish requires for reproduction. Mining activities, particularly gold extraction, introduce heavy metals and sediments that degrade water quality in the clear streams where this species feeds.
Habitat
This small catfish inhabits clear, fast-flowing streams and tributaries in the Amazon Basin, typically found in areas with rocky substrates and overhanging vegetation. It prefers well-oxygenated waters with moderate current flow in forested watersheds.