ENEndangered
Hypostomus macrophthalmus
Unknown
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protection
Other threatened species in LORICARIIDAE
Threatened in Suriname
Frequently asked questions
Why is Hypostomus macrophthalmus classified as Endangered?
Hypostomus macrophthalmus is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Hypostomus macrophthalmus live?
Hypostomus macrophthalmus occurs in Suriname. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Hypostomus macrophthalmus?
The main threats to Hypostomus macrophthalmus are 3.2, and 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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