ENEndangered
Owens Pupfish
Cyprinodon radiosus
Stable
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Owens_pupfish
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
Species management
Other threatened species in CYPRINODONTIDAE
Threatened in United States
Frequently asked questions
Why is Owens Pupfish classified as Endangered?
Owens Pupfish 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 Owens Pupfish live?
Owens Pupfish occurs in United States. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Owens Pupfish?
The main threats to Owens Pupfish are 12.1, 2.1, 7.2, and 8.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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