ENEndangered
Andean Killfish
Orestias gymnota
Unknown
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies recovery
Other threatened species in CYPRINODONTIDAE
Threatened in Peru
Frequently asked questions
Why is Andean Killfish classified as Endangered?
Andean Killfish 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 Andean Killfish live?
Andean Killfish 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 Andean Killfish?
The main threats to Andean Killfish are 3.2, 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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