ENEndangered
Poecilia wingei
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest - Subtropical/tropical mangrove vegetation· majorMarine coastal/supratidal· majorArtificial - Terrestrial· majorWetlands (inland)· majorWetlands (inland) - Permanent rivers/streams· majorWetlands (inland) - Permanent freshwater lakes· majorMarine neritic· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionHabitat & natural process restorationSpecies recoveryFormal educationAwareness & communicationsLinked enterprises & livelihood alternatives
Other threatened species in POECILIIDAE
Threatened in Venezuela
Frequently asked questions
Why is Poecilia wingei classified as Endangered?
Poecilia wingei 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 Poecilia wingei live?
Poecilia wingei occurs in Venezuela. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Poecilia wingei?
The main threats to Poecilia wingei are 1.1, 11.1, 11.2, and 11.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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