CR

Kolpotocheirodon figueiredoi

Unknown

Overview

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

Kolpotocheirodon figueiredoi faces severe threats from deforestation and agricultural expansion in the Atlantic Forest region of Brazil. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while water pollution from agricultural runoff and urban development degrades the pristine stream conditions it requires. Mining activities in the region pose additional risks through sedimentation and chemical contamination of waterways.

Threat summary

Habitat

This small characin fish inhabits clear, fast-flowing streams and tributaries within the Atlantic Forest biome of southeastern Brazil. It requires well-oxygenated waters with rocky or sandy substrates and dense riparian vegetation that provides shade and organic matter input.

FRESHWATER· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Kolpotocheirodon figueiredoi classified as Critically Endangered?
Kolpotocheirodon figueiredoi 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. Kolpotocheirodon figueiredoi faces severe threats from deforestation and agricultural expansion in the Atlantic Forest region of Brazil. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while water pollution from agricultural runoff and urban development degrades the pristine stream conditions it requires. Mining activities in the region pose additional risks through sedimentation and chemical contamination of waterways.
Where does Kolpotocheirodon figueiredoi live?
Kolpotocheirodon figueiredoi 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 Kolpotocheirodon figueiredoi?
The main threats to Kolpotocheirodon figueiredoi 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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