Trichomycterus dali
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Trichomycterus dali faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its restricted Andean range. Agricultural expansion and livestock grazing have altered stream morphology and water quality in the high-altitude watersheds where this catfish occurs. Mining activities and associated infrastructure development pose additional threats to the pristine mountain streams essential for the species' survival.
Habitat
This endemic catfish inhabits clear, fast-flowing mountain streams and rivers in the high Andes, typically at elevations above 3,000 meters. The species requires well-oxygenated waters with rocky substrates and stable flow regimes characteristic of pristine Andean watersheds.