Xenurolebias izecksohni
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Xenurolebias izecksohni faces severe habitat degradation from urban expansion and agricultural conversion throughout its limited range in southeastern Brazil. The species' dependence on temporary pools makes it particularly vulnerable to hydrological changes from land use modification and climate variability. Water pollution from agricultural runoff and urban development further compromises the quality of its breeding habitats.
Habitat
This annual killifish inhabits temporary freshwater pools and seasonal wetlands in the Atlantic Forest region of southeastern Brazil. The species requires shallow, ephemeral water bodies that form during rainy seasons and dry completely during drought periods.