ENEndangered
White Sands Pupfish
Cyprinodon tularosa
Stable
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_Sands_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 managementSpecies recovery
Other threatened species in CYPRINODONTIDAE
Threatened in France
Frequently asked questions
Why is White Sands Pupfish classified as Endangered?
White Sands 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 White Sands Pupfish live?
White Sands Pupfish occurs in France, Mexico, and 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 White Sands Pupfish?
The main threats to White Sands Pupfish are 6.2, and 8.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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