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Hypsolebias flavicaudatus

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Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Hypsolebias flavicaudatus faces severe threats from habitat destruction as temporary pools in the Brazilian Cerrado are drained for agricultural expansion and cattle ranching. The species' dependence on seasonal water bodies makes it extremely vulnerable to drought intensification and altered precipitation patterns. Urban development and infrastructure projects further fragment the already limited suitable habitat, while water pollution from agricultural runoff degrades remaining breeding sites.
Threat summary

Habitat

This annual killifish inhabits temporary pools, seasonal ponds, and ephemeral water bodies in the Brazilian Cerrado savanna. The species requires shallow, vegetated pools that form during the rainy season and dry completely during drought periods, allowing eggs to survive in the substrate until the next flooding cycle.

Conservation measures underway

Ex-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Hypsolebias flavicaudatus classified as Endangered?

Hypsolebias flavicaudatus 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. Hypsolebias flavicaudatus faces severe threats from habitat destruction as temporary pools in the Brazilian Cerrado are drained for agricultural expansion and cattle ranching. The species' dependence on seasonal water bodies makes it extremely vulnerable to drought intensification and altered precipitation patterns. Urban development and infrastructure projects further fragment the already limited suitable habitat, while water pollution from agricultural runoff degrades remaining breeding sites.

Where does Hypsolebias flavicaudatus live?

Hypsolebias flavicaudatus occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.

What are the main threats to Hypsolebias flavicaudatus?

The main threats to Hypsolebias flavicaudatus are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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