CR

Moema piriana

Unknown

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Moema piriana faces severe threats from deforestation and agricultural expansion in the Amazon Basin, which has fragmented its limited forest habitat. Mining activities and infrastructure development have further degraded water quality in the streams where this species depends for reproduction. The species' extremely restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and human disturbances.

Threat summary

Habitat

Moema piriana inhabits pristine rainforest streams and tributaries in the Amazon Basin, requiring clean, well-oxygenated waters with specific temperature and pH conditions. The species is typically found in areas with dense canopy cover that maintains stable aquatic microhabitats.

FRESHWATER· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Moema piriana classified as Critically Endangered?
Moema piriana 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. Moema piriana faces severe threats from deforestation and agricultural expansion in the Amazon Basin, which has fragmented its limited forest habitat. Mining activities and infrastructure development have further degraded water quality in the streams where this species depends for reproduction. The species' extremely restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and human disturbances.
Where does Moema piriana live?
Moema piriana occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Moema piriana?
The main threats to Moema piriana are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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