VUVulnerable
Bryconamericus motatanensis
Local name: Tetra Motatán
Stable
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
FRESHWATER· major
Conservation measures underway
Resource & habitat protectionSpecies recoveryAwareness & communications
Other threatened species in CHARACIDAE
Threatened in Colombia
Frequently asked questions
Why is Tetra Motatán classified as Vulnerable?
Tetra Motatán 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, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Tetra Motatán live?
Tetra Motatán occurs in Colombia, Ecuador, 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 Tetra Motatán?
The main threats to Tetra Motatán are 1.1, 11.1, 5.3, and 7.2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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