VUVulnerable
Andean Killfish
Orestias munda
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Marine coastal/supratidal· majorWetlands (inland)· majorWetlands (inland) - Permanent freshwater lakes· major
Other threatened species in CYPRINODONTIDAE
Threatened in Peru
Frequently asked questions
Why is Andean Killfish classified as Vulnerable?
Andean Killfish 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 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, and 8.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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