CR

Pamphorichthys pertapeh

Unknown

Overview

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

Pamphorichthys pertapeh faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban development and agricultural expansion in its limited range in southeastern Brazil. Water pollution from agricultural runoff and urban waste has degraded the quality of its freshwater habitats. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and human activities.

Threat summary

Habitat

This small freshwater fish inhabits shallow streams and tributaries in the Atlantic Forest region of southeastern Brazil. It prefers clear, slow-moving waters with sandy or muddy substrates and abundant aquatic vegetation.

FRESHWATER· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Pamphorichthys pertapeh classified as Critically Endangered?
Pamphorichthys pertapeh is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Pamphorichthys pertapeh faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban development and agricultural expansion in its limited range in southeastern Brazil. Water pollution from agricultural runoff and urban waste has degraded the quality of its freshwater habitats. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and human activities.
Where does Pamphorichthys pertapeh live?
Pamphorichthys pertapeh occurs in Brazil. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Pamphorichthys pertapeh?
The main threats to Pamphorichthys pertapeh 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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