CR

Ituglanis epikarsticus

Unknown

Overview

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

Ituglanis epikarsticus faces severe threats from its extremely restricted range in the Chapada Diamantina karst system of Bahia, Brazil. The species is vulnerable to groundwater contamination from agricultural runoff and mining activities in the region. Cave tourism and infrastructure development pose additional risks to the delicate subterranean ecosystem this catfish depends upon.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits underground karst cave systems and associated groundwater networks in the Chapada Diamantina region of Bahia, Brazil. It is specifically adapted to the dark, nutrient-poor subterranean aquatic environments typical of limestone cave ecosystems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Ituglanis epikarsticus classified as Critically Endangered?
Ituglanis epikarsticus 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. Ituglanis epikarsticus faces severe threats from its extremely restricted range in the Chapada Diamantina karst system of Bahia, Brazil. The species is vulnerable to groundwater contamination from agricultural runoff and mining activities in the region. Cave tourism and infrastructure development pose additional risks to the delicate subterranean ecosystem this catfish depends upon.
Where does Ituglanis epikarsticus live?
Ituglanis epikarsticus occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Ituglanis epikarsticus?
The main threats to Ituglanis epikarsticus 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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