Pseudocurimata boehlkei
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Pseudocurimata boehlkei faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in the Magdalena River basin, where deforestation and agricultural expansion have altered riparian zones critical for spawning. Dam construction and water diversions have modified natural flow regimes, disrupting seasonal migration patterns essential for reproduction. Water pollution from agricultural runoff and urban discharge further compromises water quality in the species' limited range.
Habitat
This freshwater fish inhabits the middle and upper reaches of the Magdalena River system in Colombia, preferring areas with moderate current and rocky or sandy substrates. The species typically occurs in main river channels and larger tributaries, often associated with riparian forest cover that provides shade and organic matter input.
Other threatened species in Curimatidae
Threatened in Ecuador
Frequently asked questions
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