VU

Sternarchorhynchus villasboasi

Unknown

Overview

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

Sternarchorhynchus villasboasi faces primary threats from habitat degradation in the Amazon Basin due to deforestation, agricultural expansion, and dam construction along river systems. Water pollution from mining activities and agricultural runoff poses additional risks to this freshwater species. The species' restricted range in specific river basins makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and hydrological modifications.

Threat summary

Habitat

This electric fish inhabits slow-moving freshwater rivers and tributaries in the Amazon Basin, particularly in areas with soft substrates and abundant aquatic vegetation. It prefers deeper waters with moderate current flow and is typically found in river systems with stable water chemistry.

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Declining

Frequently asked questions

Why is Sternarchorhynchus villasboasi classified as Vulnerable?
Sternarchorhynchus villasboasi 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 villasboasi faces primary threats from habitat degradation in the Amazon Basin due to deforestation, agricultural expansion, and dam construction along river systems. Water pollution from mining activities and agricultural runoff poses additional risks to this freshwater species. The species' restricted range in specific river basins makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and hydrological modifications.
Where does Sternarchorhynchus villasboasi live?
Sternarchorhynchus villasboasi 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 villasboasi?
The main threats to Sternarchorhynchus villasboasi 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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