Bryconamericus lambari
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Bryconamericus lambari faces severe population declines primarily due to water pollution from agricultural runoff and urban development in its native Brazilian river systems. Dam construction and water extraction for irrigation have significantly altered natural flow regimes, fragmenting populations and degrading spawning habitats. The species' restricted range in southeastern Brazil makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and habitat modification.
Habitat
This small characin fish inhabits clear, fast-flowing streams and tributaries in the Atlantic Forest region of southeastern Brazil. It prefers well-oxygenated waters with rocky or sandy substrates and abundant riparian vegetation.
