VUVulnerable
Kissing Pupfish
Cyprinodon suavium
Unknown
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest - Subtropical/tropical mangrove vegetation· majorGrassland· majorWetlands (inland)· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protection
Other threatened species in CYPRINODONTIDAE
Threatened in Mexico
Frequently asked questions
Why is Kissing Pupfish classified as Vulnerable?
Kissing Pupfish 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 Kissing Pupfish live?
Kissing Pupfish occurs in Mexico. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Kissing Pupfish?
The main threats to Kissing Pupfish are 2.1, 8.1, and 9.3.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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