Sternarchorhynchus severii
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Sternarchorhynchus severii faces primary threats from habitat degradation due to deforestation and agricultural expansion in the Amazon Basin. Water pollution from mining activities and urban runoff poses additional risks to this freshwater species. Dam construction and river modification projects further fragment its aquatic habitat, while overfishing in some regions may impact local populations.
Habitat
This electric fish inhabits slow-moving freshwater rivers and tributaries throughout the Amazon Basin, preferring areas with soft substrates and abundant vegetation. It typically occurs in shallow waters with moderate current flow and high dissolved oxygen levels.
