VU

Sternarchogiton zuanoni

Unknown

Overview

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

Sternarchogiton zuanoni faces primary threats from deforestation and habitat degradation in the Amazon basin, where logging and agricultural expansion fragment its freshwater environments. Dam construction and water pollution from mining activities further compromise the water quality essential for this electric fish's survival. Climate change-induced alterations to rainfall patterns threaten the seasonal flooding cycles that maintain its preferred shallow water habitats.

Threat summary

Habitat

This electric fish inhabits shallow freshwater environments in the Amazon basin, particularly flooded forests, slow-moving streams, and vegetated margins of rivers. It prefers areas with soft substrates and abundant aquatic vegetation that provide cover and foraging opportunities.

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EN

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VU

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CR

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CR

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Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Sternarchogiton zuanoni classified as Vulnerable?
Sternarchogiton zuanoni 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. Sternarchogiton zuanoni faces primary threats from deforestation and habitat degradation in the Amazon basin, where logging and agricultural expansion fragment its freshwater environments. Dam construction and water pollution from mining activities further compromise the water quality essential for this electric fish's survival. Climate change-induced alterations to rainfall patterns threaten the seasonal flooding cycles that maintain its preferred shallow water habitats.
Where does Sternarchogiton zuanoni live?
Sternarchogiton zuanoni occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Sternarchogiton zuanoni?
The main threats to Sternarchogiton zuanoni 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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