CR

Leptopanchax citrinipinnis

Declining

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Leptopanchax citrinipinnis faces severe threats from habitat destruction as wetlands in its limited range are drained for agriculture and urban development. Water pollution from agricultural runoff and domestic waste has degraded remaining aquatic habitats, while climate change-induced drought cycles threaten the seasonal pools essential for this killifish's reproduction. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to local extinctions from these combined pressures.

Threat summary

Habitat

This critically endangered killifish inhabits seasonal pools, shallow wetlands, and temporary water bodies in coastal and lowland areas. The species requires specific water chemistry conditions and depends on ephemeral aquatic habitats that fill during rainy seasons.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Leptopanchax citrinipinnis classified as Critically Endangered?
Leptopanchax citrinipinnis is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Leptopanchax citrinipinnis faces severe threats from habitat destruction as wetlands in its limited range are drained for agriculture and urban development. Water pollution from agricultural runoff and domestic waste has degraded remaining aquatic habitats, while climate change-induced drought cycles threaten the seasonal pools essential for this killifish's reproduction. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to local extinctions from these combined pressures.
Where does Leptopanchax citrinipinnis live?
Leptopanchax citrinipinnis 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 Leptopanchax citrinipinnis?
The main threats to Leptopanchax citrinipinnis 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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