VU

Acilius duvergeri

Unknown

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Acilius duvergeri faces severe pressure from habitat degradation as its specialized aquatic environments become increasingly polluted and fragmented. Agricultural runoff and urban development have compromised water quality in many of the shallow, vegetated water bodies this diving beetle requires for reproduction and larval development. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that affect the seasonal water levels critical to the species' life cycle.

Threat summary

Habitat

This diving beetle inhabits shallow, well-vegetated freshwater bodies including ponds, marshes, and slow-moving streams with abundant aquatic vegetation. The species requires clean water with stable seasonal patterns and sufficient plant cover for both adult feeding and larval development.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Acilius duvergeri classified as Vulnerable?
Acilius duvergeri is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Acilius duvergeri faces severe pressure from habitat degradation as its specialized aquatic environments become increasingly polluted and fragmented. Agricultural runoff and urban development have compromised water quality in many of the shallow, vegetated water bodies this diving beetle requires for reproduction and larval development. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that affect the seasonal water levels critical to the species' life cycle.
Where does Acilius duvergeri live?
Acilius duvergeri occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Acilius duvergeri?
The main threats to Acilius duvergeri are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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