VU

Allanaspides helonomus

Unknown

Overview

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

Allanaspides helonomus faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its limited highland bog and wetland environments. Agricultural expansion and water extraction for irrigation have reduced the extent and quality of suitable habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could dry out the specialized bog ecosystems this species depends upon.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits highland bogs, marshes, and other freshwater wetland environments in southeastern Australia. It requires clean, well-oxygenated water with specific temperature and chemical conditions typical of undisturbed bog ecosystems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Allanaspides helonomus classified as Vulnerable?
Allanaspides helonomus 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. Allanaspides helonomus faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its limited highland bog and wetland environments. Agricultural expansion and water extraction for irrigation have reduced the extent and quality of suitable habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could dry out the specialized bog ecosystems this species depends upon.
Where does Allanaspides helonomus live?
Allanaspides helonomus 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 Allanaspides helonomus?
The main threats to Allanaspides helonomus 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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