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Agabus hozgargantae

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Overview

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

Agabus hozgargantae faces severe threats from habitat degradation in its limited high-altitude aquatic environments. The species' restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to water pollution from agricultural runoff and mining activities in the surrounding watersheds. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and temperature increases that could disrupt the delicate aquatic ecosystems this diving beetle depends upon.

Threat summary

Habitat

This diving beetle inhabits high-altitude freshwater environments including mountain streams, alpine pools, and cold-water springs. The species requires clean, well-oxygenated water with specific temperature ranges typical of montane aquatic ecosystems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Agabus hozgargantae classified as Endangered?
Agabus hozgargantae is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Agabus hozgargantae faces severe threats from habitat degradation in its limited high-altitude aquatic environments. The species' restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to water pollution from agricultural runoff and mining activities in the surrounding watersheds. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and temperature increases that could disrupt the delicate aquatic ecosystems this diving beetle depends upon.
Where does Agabus hozgargantae live?
Agabus hozgargantae 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 Agabus hozgargantae?
The main threats to Agabus hozgargantae 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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