Hypsolebias flammeus
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Hypsolebias flammeus faces severe threats from habitat destruction as its temporary pool habitats are drained for agricultural expansion and urban development in Brazil's Cerrado region. The species' dependence on seasonal rainfall patterns makes it particularly vulnerable to climate change-induced alterations in precipitation cycles. Water pollution from agricultural runoff and cattle ranching activities further degrades the quality of remaining breeding pools.
Habitat
This annual killifish inhabits temporary pools and shallow wetlands in the Brazilian Cerrado savanna that fill during the rainy season. The species requires ephemeral water bodies with specific hydroperiods that allow for complete life cycle completion before pools dry up.