ENEndangered
Cnesterodon holopteros
Unknown
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Marine coastal/supratidal· majorWetlands (inland) - Permanent rivers/streams· majorWetlands (inland) - Permanent freshwater lakes· major
Conservation measures underway
Species recovery
Other threatened species in POECILIIDAE
Threatened in Uruguay
Frequently asked questions
Why is Cnesterodon holopteros classified as Endangered?
Cnesterodon holopteros is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Cnesterodon holopteros live?
Cnesterodon holopteros occurs in Uruguay. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Cnesterodon holopteros?
The main threats to Cnesterodon holopteros are 11.1, 3.2, and 9.3.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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