Hyphessobrycon duragenys
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Hyphessobrycon duragenys faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat degradation from agricultural expansion and urban development within its restricted range in southeastern Brazil. Water pollution from agricultural runoff and domestic sewage has compromised water quality in the small coastal streams this species depends upon. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and habitat fragmentation.
Habitat
This small characin inhabits clear, shallow freshwater streams and tributaries in the Atlantic Forest region of southeastern Brazil. The species prefers well-oxygenated waters with sandy or rocky substrates and moderate current flow, typically found in forested headwater systems.
Other threatened species in CHARACIDAE
Threatened in Brazil
Frequently asked questions
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