VUVulnerable
Desert Pupfish
Cyprinodon macularius
Declining
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Desert_pupfish
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Wetlands (inland) - Permanent rivers/streams· majorDesert· major
Conservation measures underway
Species recoverySpecies reintroduction
Other threatened species in CYPRINODONTIDAE
Threatened in Germany
Frequently asked questions
Why is Desert Pupfish classified as Vulnerable?
Desert 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 Desert Pupfish live?
Desert Pupfish occurs in Germany, Japan, Mexico, and United States. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Desert Pupfish?
The main threats to Desert Pupfish are 11.1, 2.1, 2.3, and 3.2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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