Brycon devillei
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Brycon devillei faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its Amazonian range, which degrades water quality and fragments river systems. Dam construction and mining activities further disrupt natural flow patterns and introduce sediments and pollutants into its freshwater habitats. Overfishing in accessible areas has reduced local populations, while climate change threatens to alter precipitation patterns critical for maintaining suitable river conditions.
Habitat
Brycon devillei inhabits clear and blackwater rivers and streams in the Amazon Basin, preferring areas with moderate current and abundant riparian vegetation. The species is typically found in both main river channels and smaller tributaries with rocky or sandy substrates.
Other threatened species in BRYCONIDAE
Threatened in Brazil
Frequently asked questions
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