ENEndangered
Flame Rivulus
Cynodonichthys uroflammeus
Unknown
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionResource & habitat protectionSpecies recovery
Other threatened species in RIVULIDAE
Threatened in Costa Rica
Frequently asked questions
Why is Flame Rivulus classified as Endangered?
Flame Rivulus 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 Flame Rivulus live?
Flame Rivulus occurs in Costa Rica, and Panama. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Flame Rivulus?
The main threats to Flame Rivulus are 2.1, 5.3, 5.4, and 7.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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