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Brycon gouldingi

Declining

Overview

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

Brycon gouldingi faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout the Amazon basin, which degrades water quality and fragments river systems essential for spawning. Dam construction and hydroelectric projects disrupt migration patterns and alter flow regimes critical for reproduction. Overfishing in accessible areas has reduced population densities, while climate change threatens to alter precipitation patterns that govern seasonal flooding cycles.

Threat summary

Habitat

This Amazonian characin inhabits clear and blackwater rivers and tributaries throughout the Amazon basin, preferring areas with moderate current and abundant riparian vegetation. The species requires seasonal floodplains for spawning and juvenile development, making it dependent on natural flood cycles.

FRESHWATER· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Brycon gouldingi classified as Endangered?
Brycon gouldingi is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Brycon gouldingi faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout the Amazon basin, which degrades water quality and fragments river systems essential for spawning. Dam construction and hydroelectric projects disrupt migration patterns and alter flow regimes critical for reproduction. Overfishing in accessible areas has reduced population densities, while climate change threatens to alter precipitation patterns that govern seasonal flooding cycles.
Where does Brycon gouldingi live?
Brycon gouldingi 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 Brycon gouldingi?
The main threats to Brycon gouldingi 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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