VUVulnerable

Ophthalmolebias suzarti

Unknown

Overview

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

Ophthalmolebias suzarti faces severe threats from habitat destruction as its temporary pool environments are increasingly drained for agricultural expansion and urban development. The species' dependence on seasonal rainfall patterns makes it particularly vulnerable to climate change-induced alterations in precipitation cycles. Water pollution from agricultural runoff and domestic waste further degrades the quality of remaining breeding pools, while the introduction of non-native fish species poses additional predation pressure on this endemic killifish.
Threat summary

Habitat

This annual killifish inhabits temporary freshwater pools and seasonal wetlands in the Brazilian Cerrado savanna. The species depends on ephemeral water bodies that form during the rainy season and dry completely during drought periods, requiring drought-resistant eggs that can survive in dried sediment.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Ophthalmolebias suzarti classified as Vulnerable?

Ophthalmolebias suzarti 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. Ophthalmolebias suzarti faces severe threats from habitat destruction as its temporary pool environments are increasingly drained for agricultural expansion and urban development. The species' dependence on seasonal rainfall patterns makes it particularly vulnerable to climate change-induced alterations in precipitation cycles. Water pollution from agricultural runoff and domestic waste further degrades the quality of remaining breeding pools, while the introduction of non-native fish species poses additional predation pressure on this endemic killifish.

Where does Ophthalmolebias suzarti live?

Ophthalmolebias suzarti 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 Ophthalmolebias suzarti?

The main threats to Ophthalmolebias suzarti 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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