VUVulnerable
Zongolica Blind Catfish
Rhamdia zongolicensis
Unknown
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Wetlands (inland)· majorWetlands (inland) - Permanent rivers/streams· majorCaves and subterranean habitats· majorMarine neritic· major
Other threatened species in HEPTAPTERIDAE
Threatened in Mexico
Frequently asked questions
Why is Zongolica Blind Catfish classified as Vulnerable?
Zongolica Blind Catfish 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 Zongolica Blind Catfish live?
Zongolica Blind Catfish occurs in Mexico. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Zongolica Blind Catfish?
The main threats to Zongolica Blind Catfish are 2.1, and 7.2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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