Peckoltia compta
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Peckoltia compta faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in the Amazon basin. Dam construction and water diversions for hydroelectric projects pose additional threats by altering the fast-flowing river systems this species requires. Mining activities, particularly gold mining, introduce sediments and pollutants that degrade water quality in critical breeding areas.
Habitat
This armored catfish inhabits fast-flowing, rocky rivers and streams in the Amazon basin, typically found in areas with strong currents and rocky substrates. It prefers well-oxygenated waters with moderate to high flow rates, often sheltering among rocks and fallen logs in tributary systems.
