VU

Sternarchorhynchus inpai

Unknown

Overview

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

Sternarchorhynchus inpai faces primary threats from habitat degradation in the Amazon basin, where deforestation 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 this species depends on for breeding and feeding.

Threat summary

Habitat

This electric fish inhabits slow-moving freshwater environments in the Amazon basin, particularly flooded forests and vegetated river margins. It prefers areas with soft substrates and abundant organic matter, typically found in shallow waters with dense aquatic vegetation.

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EN

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Declining

Frequently asked questions

Why is Sternarchorhynchus inpai classified as Vulnerable?
Sternarchorhynchus inpai 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. Sternarchorhynchus inpai faces primary threats from habitat degradation in the Amazon basin, where deforestation 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 this species depends on for breeding and feeding.
Where does Sternarchorhynchus inpai live?
Sternarchorhynchus inpai 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 Sternarchorhynchus inpai?
The main threats to Sternarchorhynchus inpai 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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