Peixes ameaçados de extinção em Mato Grosso do Sul

Abstract

This study synthethize the conservation status of threatened fish species in Mato Grosso do Sul, based on data from the ICMBio SALVE platform and the regulations concerning endangered species. The research identified 12 threatened fish species, categorized as “Critically Endangered”, “Endangered”, and “Vulnerable”, with five of them being endemic to the region. The main threats identified include pollution, agriculture, hydropower construction, and mining. The order Siluriformes and the family Apteronotidae was the most affected. The study emphasizes the importance of conservation strategies, such as the creation of protected areas and sustainable water resource management, to preserve aquatic biodiversity and essential ecosystems in Mato Grosso do Sul State.