Rachovia brevis
Local name: Suoviiripyrstö
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Rachovia brevis faces severe habitat degradation from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited Venezuelan range. The species' dependence on temporary pools and seasonal wetlands makes it particularly vulnerable to hydrological changes from dam construction and water extraction. Climate change threatens to alter precipitation patterns critical for breeding cycles, while pollution from agricultural runoff degrades remaining aquatic habitats.
Habitat
This annual killifish inhabits temporary pools, seasonal wetlands, and ephemeral water bodies in the Venezuelan coastal plains and Llanos region. The species requires shallow, vegetated pools that fill during rainy seasons and dry completely during drought periods, completing its entire life cycle within these temporary aquatic environments.
Other threatened species in Rivulidae
Threatened in Colombia
Frequently asked questions
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