CRCritically Endangered
Neoplecostomus watersi
Unknown
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Wetlands (inland) - Permanent rivers/streams· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionResource & habitat protectionSpecies recovery
Other threatened species in LORICARIIDAE
Threatened in Brazil
Frequently asked questions
Why is Neoplecostomus watersi classified as Critically Endangered?
Neoplecostomus watersi 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, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Neoplecostomus watersi live?
Neoplecostomus watersi 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 Neoplecostomus watersi?
The main threats to Neoplecostomus watersi are 2.1, 2.3, 4.1, and 7.2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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