VU

Ageneiosus pardalis

Local name: Señorita

Unknown

Overview

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

The Señorita faces severe pressure from overfishing throughout its Amazon basin range, where it is heavily targeted for both commercial and subsistence fisheries due to its large size and economic value. Dam construction across major tributaries fragments populations and disrupts spawning migrations essential for reproduction. Water pollution from mining activities, particularly mercury contamination from gold mining operations, bioaccumulates in this predatory catfish species.

Threat summary

Habitat

The Señorita inhabits large river systems throughout the Amazon basin, preferring deep channels and floodplain areas with moderate to strong currents. This migratory catfish moves between main river channels and tributary systems for spawning, requiring connected waterways across vast distances.

FRESHWATER· major

Threatened in Argentina

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Señorita classified as Vulnerable?
Señorita is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. The Señorita faces severe pressure from overfishing throughout its Amazon basin range, where it is heavily targeted for both commercial and subsistence fisheries due to its large size and economic value. Dam construction across major tributaries fragments populations and disrupts spawning migrations essential for reproduction. Water pollution from mining activities, particularly mercury contamination from gold mining operations, bioaccumulates in this predatory catfish species.
Where does Señorita live?
Señorita occurs in Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia, Panama, Peru, and Venezuela. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Señorita?
The main threats to Señorita 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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