Hypsolebias gibberatus
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Hypsolebias gibberatus faces severe threats from habitat degradation in Brazil's Cerrado savanna, where agricultural expansion and cattle ranching have fragmented its seasonal pool habitats. The species' dependence on temporary water bodies makes it particularly vulnerable to altered precipitation patterns and water table changes from land use conversion. Urban development and infrastructure projects further reduce available breeding sites in its limited range.
Habitat
This annual killifish inhabits temporary pools and shallow wetlands in Brazil's Cerrado savanna region. The species depends on seasonal water bodies that form during rainy periods and dry completely during the dry season, requiring drought-resistant eggs to survive.