VUVulnerable
Austrolebias affinis
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
FRESHWATER· major
Other threatened species in RIVULIDAE
Threatened in Uruguay
Frequently asked questions
Why is Austrolebias affinis classified as Vulnerable?
Austrolebias affinis 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, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Austrolebias affinis live?
Austrolebias affinis occurs in Uruguay. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Austrolebias affinis?
The main threats to Austrolebias affinis are 1.1, 5.3, 7.2, and 9.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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