VUVulnerable

Hypsolebias gibberatus

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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 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.
Threat summary

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.

Conservation measures underway

Ex-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Hypsolebias gibberatus classified as Vulnerable?

Hypsolebias gibberatus is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. 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.

Where does Hypsolebias gibberatus live?

Hypsolebias gibberatus 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 gibberatus?

The main threats to Hypsolebias gibberatus 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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