CRCritically Endangered
Tamazula Redtail Splitfin
Xenotoca lyonsi
Declining
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
Ex-situ conservation
Other threatened species in GOODEIDAE
Frequently asked questions
Why is Tamazula Redtail Splitfin classified as Critically Endangered?
Tamazula Redtail Splitfin is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Tamazula Redtail Splitfin live?
Tamazula Redtail Splitfin occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Tamazula Redtail Splitfin?
The main threats to Tamazula Redtail Splitfin are 1.1, 2.1, and 9.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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