Xenurolebias myersi
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Xenurolebias myersi faces severe threats from habitat destruction as its temporary pool environments are drained for agricultural expansion and urban development. The species' dependence on seasonal rainfall patterns makes it particularly vulnerable to climate-induced changes in precipitation timing and intensity. Water pollution from agricultural runoff and livestock grazing further degrades the quality of remaining breeding pools.
Habitat
This annual killifish inhabits temporary pools and seasonal wetlands in the Brazilian Cerrado savanna, where it completes its entire life cycle during brief rainy seasons. The species depends on ephemeral water bodies that form during seasonal flooding and dry completely during drought periods.