VU

Hypsolebias guanambi

Unknown

Overview

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

Hypsolebias guanambi faces severe threats from habitat degradation in Brazil's Caatinga region, where seasonal pools essential for its reproduction are increasingly impacted by agricultural expansion and water extraction. The species' extremely restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to local environmental changes, while prolonged droughts associated with climate variability threaten the temporary water bodies this killifish depends upon for breeding.

Threat summary

Habitat

This annual killifish inhabits temporary pools and seasonal wetlands in the semi-arid Caatinga scrubland of northeastern Brazil. The species depends entirely on ephemeral water bodies that form during the rainy season and dry completely during drought periods.

Conservation measures underway

Ex-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Hypsolebias guanambi classified as Vulnerable?
Hypsolebias guanambi 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 guanambi faces severe threats from habitat degradation in Brazil's Caatinga region, where seasonal pools essential for its reproduction are increasingly impacted by agricultural expansion and water extraction. The species' extremely restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to local environmental changes, while prolonged droughts associated with climate variability threaten the temporary water bodies this killifish depends upon for breeding.
Where does Hypsolebias guanambi live?
Hypsolebias guanambi 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 guanambi?
The main threats to Hypsolebias guanambi 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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