ENEndangered
Orestias elegans
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Wetlands (inland)· majorWetlands (inland) - Permanent rivers/streams· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSite/area managementSpecies recovery
Other threatened species in CYPRINODONTIDAE
Threatened in Peru
Frequently asked questions
Why is Orestias elegans classified as Endangered?
Orestias elegans 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, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Orestias elegans live?
Orestias elegans occurs in Peru. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Orestias elegans?
The main threats to Orestias elegans are 2.1, 2.3, 3.2, and 7.2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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