Crenicichla empheres
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Crenicichla empheres faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in the Tocantins River basin, where dam construction and water regulation have altered natural flow patterns essential for this cichlid's reproductive cycle. Agricultural runoff and mining activities contribute to water quality deterioration, while introduced species compete for territory and prey resources in its specialized rocky habitat zones.
Habitat
This cichlid inhabits rocky areas and rapids of the Tocantins River system in Brazil, preferring clear, fast-flowing waters with abundant stone crevices and boulder formations. The species requires specific water chemistry and flow conditions typical of tropical river rapids ecosystems.
Other threatened species in CICHLIDAE
Threatened in Brazil
Frequently asked questions
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