Pamphorichthys pertapeh
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.
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.
