CARES Species Profile:  Leptolebias fluminensis

Description

Annual killifish from Brazil’s Atlantic Forest biome in the southeastern part of the country.

CARES Family:   Rivulidae - South American Killifish

Global Region:   South America

Distribution:   Brazil

 

Conservation Status

CARES Classification:  Endangered CARES Assessment Date:  March 17, 2026
IUCN Red List:  Undefined IUCN Assessment Date:  None