VUVulnerable
Checkered Pupfish
Cualac tessellatus
Unknown
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
Site/area protectionEx-situ conservation
Other threatened species in CYPRINODONTIDAE
Threatened in Mexico
Frequently asked questions
Why is Checkered Pupfish classified as Vulnerable?
Checkered Pupfish 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 Checkered Pupfish live?
Checkered Pupfish occurs in Mexico, and United Kingdom. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Checkered Pupfish?
The main threats to Checkered Pupfish are 2.1, 6.1, and 8.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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