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Hypsolebias ghisolfii

Declining

Overview

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

Hypsolebias ghisolfii faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited range within Brazil's Atlantic Forest region. The species' dependence on temporary pools and seasonal wetlands makes it particularly vulnerable to hydrological changes caused by deforestation and water extraction. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering precipitation patterns that are critical for the breeding cycles of this annual killifish.

Threat summary

Habitat

This annual killifish inhabits temporary pools, seasonal wetlands, and ephemeral water bodies in the Atlantic Forest region of southeastern Brazil. The species depends on these short-lived aquatic environments that fill during rainy seasons and dry completely during drought periods.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Hypsolebias ghisolfii classified as Endangered?
Hypsolebias ghisolfii 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 ghisolfii faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited range within Brazil's Atlantic Forest region. The species' dependence on temporary pools and seasonal wetlands makes it particularly vulnerable to hydrological changes caused by deforestation and water extraction. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering precipitation patterns that are critical for the breeding cycles of this annual killifish.
Where does Hypsolebias ghisolfii live?
Hypsolebias ghisolfii 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 ghisolfii?
The main threats to Hypsolebias ghisolfii 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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