Kolpotocheirodon figueiredoi
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.
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.
