CARES Species Profile:  Nematolebias whitei

Description

Killifish native to Brazil. Lives in shallow temporary floodplain pools with soft muddy bottoms that dry out seasonally. Eggs rest in the substrate until rains return.

CARES Family:   Aplocheilidae - SE Asia Killifish

Global Region:   South America

Distribution:   Brazil

 

Conservation Status

CARES Classification:  Vulnerable CARES Assessment Date:  March 12, 2026
IUCN Red List:  Endangered IUCN Assessment Date:  May 18, 2022