VUVulnerable

Hypsolebias lopesi

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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 lopesi 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. Mining activities and urban development in its limited range further reduce available breeding sites.
Threat summary

Habitat

This annual killifish inhabits temporary seasonal pools and shallow wetlands in the Brazilian Cerrado savanna ecosystem. The species requires ephemeral water bodies that fill during rainy seasons and dry completely during drought periods, allowing their drought-resistant eggs to survive in dried sediments.

Conservation measures underway

Ex-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Hypsolebias lopesi classified as Vulnerable?

Hypsolebias lopesi 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 lopesi 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. Mining activities and urban development in its limited range further reduce available breeding sites.

Where does Hypsolebias lopesi live?

Hypsolebias lopesi 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 lopesi?

The main threats to Hypsolebias lopesi 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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