CR

Acrolebias carvalhoi

Unknown

Overview

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

Acrolebias carvalhoi faces severe threats from habitat destruction as temporary pools in the Cerrado savanna are drained for agricultural expansion and cattle ranching. The species' extremely restricted range makes it vulnerable to local environmental changes, while climate change threatens to alter the seasonal flooding patterns essential for its breeding cycle. Urban development and water extraction for irrigation further reduce available breeding sites.

Threat summary

Habitat

This annual killifish inhabits temporary pools and seasonal wetlands in the Brazilian Cerrado savanna. The species depends on ephemeral water bodies that fill during the rainy season and dry completely during drought periods.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Acrolebias carvalhoi classified as Critically Endangered?
Acrolebias carvalhoi is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Acrolebias carvalhoi faces severe threats from habitat destruction as temporary pools in the Cerrado savanna are drained for agricultural expansion and cattle ranching. The species' extremely restricted range makes it vulnerable to local environmental changes, while climate change threatens to alter the seasonal flooding patterns essential for its breeding cycle. Urban development and water extraction for irrigation further reduce available breeding sites.
Where does Acrolebias carvalhoi live?
Acrolebias carvalhoi 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 Acrolebias carvalhoi?
The main threats to Acrolebias carvalhoi 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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