Garcialebias adloffi
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Garcialebias adloffi faces severe threats from habitat destruction as temporary pools and wetlands in its restricted range are drained for agricultural development and urban expansion. The species' dependence on ephemeral water bodies makes it particularly vulnerable to altered precipitation patterns and extended drought periods. Collection pressure for the aquarium trade has also contributed to population declines, as this colorful killifish is sought after by specialized hobbyists.
Habitat
This annual killifish inhabits temporary pools, seasonal wetlands, and ephemeral water bodies in coastal lowlands of Uruguay and southern Brazil. The species requires shallow, vegetated pools that fill during rainy seasons and dry completely during drought periods, completing its entire life cycle within these temporary aquatic environments.