Rhamdia enfurnada
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Rhamdia enfurnada faces severe threats from groundwater contamination and cave system degradation in its highly restricted range. The species' dependence on pristine underground aquatic environments makes it extremely vulnerable to pollution from agricultural runoff and urban development in the surrounding watershed. Cave tourism and human disturbance further compromise the delicate ecosystem balance required for this endemic catfish's survival.
Habitat
This endemic catfish inhabits underground cave systems and associated groundwater environments in limestone karst formations. The species requires pristine, oxygen-rich subterranean waters with stable temperatures and minimal human disturbance.
