Teleocichla cinderella
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Teleocichla cinderella

Unknown

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Overview

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

Teleocichla cinderella faces severe pressure from dam construction and river modification projects throughout the Tapajós River basin, which fragment its specialized rocky rapids habitat. Deforestation along riverbanks reduces water quality and increases sedimentation, degrading the clear, fast-flowing waters essential for this species' survival. Mining activities and agricultural runoff further compromise water chemistry in its limited range.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic cichlid inhabits rocky rapids and fast-flowing sections of the Tapajós River system in Brazil's Amazon basin. It requires clear, well-oxygenated waters with complex rock formations that provide both feeding opportunities and spawning sites.

FRESHWATER· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Teleocichla cinderella classified as Endangered?
Teleocichla cinderella 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. Teleocichla cinderella faces severe pressure from dam construction and river modification projects throughout the Tapajós River basin, which fragment its specialized rocky rapids habitat. Deforestation along riverbanks reduces water quality and increases sedimentation, degrading the clear, fast-flowing waters essential for this species' survival. Mining activities and agricultural runoff further compromise water chemistry in its limited range.
Where does Teleocichla cinderella live?
Teleocichla cinderella 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 Teleocichla cinderella?
The main threats to Teleocichla cinderella 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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