Hypsolebias mediopapillatus
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Hypsolebias mediopapillatus faces severe habitat degradation from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching in Brazil's Cerrado savanna. The species' restricted range in temporary pools makes it extremely vulnerable to drought intensification and water table changes from land conversion. Mining activities and urban development further fragment the already limited seasonal wetland habitats essential for this killifish's survival.
Habitat
This annual killifish inhabits temporary pools and seasonal wetlands in the Brazilian Cerrado savanna. The species depends on ephemeral water bodies that form during rainy seasons and dry completely during drought periods, requiring specific hydroperiod timing for successful reproduction.