ENEndangered
Killifish
Austrolebias adloffi
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Overview
Austrolebias adloffi is a species of fish that can be found in the Santa Catarina region in Brazil.
Austrolebias adloffi faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited range. The species' dependence on temporary pools makes it particularly vulnerable to hydrological changes and pollution from agricultural runoff.
Habitat
FRESHWATER· major
Other threatened species in Rivulidae
Threatened in Argentina
Frequently asked questions
Why is Killifish classified as Endangered?
Killifish is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Austrolebias adloffi faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited range. The species' dependence on temporary pools makes it particularly vulnerable to hydrological changes and pollution from agricultural runoff.
Where does Killifish live?
Killifish occurs in Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Killifish?
The main threats to Killifish 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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