VU

Allanaspides hickmani

Unknown

Overview

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

Allanaspides hickmani faces severe threats from habitat degradation due to agricultural runoff, urban development, and water extraction in its limited Tasmanian range. The species' dependence on pristine freshwater cave systems and springs makes it particularly vulnerable to water quality changes and hydrological disruption. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the delicate groundwater systems this syncarid requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Tasmanian syncarid inhabits pristine freshwater cave systems, underground streams, and natural springs in limestone karst regions. The species requires cool, oxygen-rich groundwater environments with stable temperatures and minimal disturbance.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Allanaspides hickmani classified as Vulnerable?
Allanaspides hickmani 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 hickmani faces severe threats from habitat degradation due to agricultural runoff, urban development, and water extraction in its limited Tasmanian range. The species' dependence on pristine freshwater cave systems and springs makes it particularly vulnerable to water quality changes and hydrological disruption. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the delicate groundwater systems this syncarid requires.
Where does Allanaspides hickmani live?
Allanaspides hickmani 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 hickmani?
The main threats to Allanaspides hickmani 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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