VUVulnerable
Hypostomus annectens
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Rocky areas· major
Conservation measures underway
Species recovery
Other threatened species in LORICARIIDAE
Threatened in Colombia
Frequently asked questions
Why is Hypostomus annectens classified as Vulnerable?
Hypostomus annectens 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, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Hypostomus annectens live?
Hypostomus annectens occurs in Colombia, and Ecuador. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Hypostomus annectens?
The main threats to Hypostomus annectens are 3.2, and 9.3.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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