VU

Cruciglanis pacifici

Unknown

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Cruciglanis pacifici faces significant pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its Pacific coastal range in Colombia and Ecuador. Dam construction and water diversion projects have altered natural flow regimes in the freshwater systems this catfish depends upon. Mining activities, particularly gold extraction, introduce heavy metals and sediments that degrade water quality in the species' limited habitat range.

Threat summary

Habitat

This freshwater catfish inhabits clear, fast-flowing streams and rivers in the Pacific coastal drainages of Colombia and Ecuador. It typically occurs in well-oxygenated waters with rocky or sandy substrates, often associated with intact riparian forest cover.

FRESHWATER· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Cruciglanis pacifici classified as Vulnerable?
Cruciglanis pacifici is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Cruciglanis pacifici faces significant pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its Pacific coastal range in Colombia and Ecuador. Dam construction and water diversion projects have altered natural flow regimes in the freshwater systems this catfish depends upon. Mining activities, particularly gold extraction, introduce heavy metals and sediments that degrade water quality in the species' limited habitat range.
Where does Cruciglanis pacifici live?
Cruciglanis pacifici occurs in Colombia, and Venezuela. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Cruciglanis pacifici?
The main threats to Cruciglanis pacifici 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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