Allodiaptomus satanas
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Allodiaptomus satanas faces severe threats from water pollution and habitat degradation in its limited freshwater environments. Agricultural runoff containing pesticides and fertilizers directly impacts water quality in the small lakes and ponds where this copepod species survives. Urban development and industrial activities near its habitat further compromise water chemistry, while climate-induced changes in precipitation patterns threaten the stability of its aquatic ecosystems.
Habitat
This freshwater copepod inhabits small lakes, ponds, and temporary water bodies in tropical and subtropical regions. The species requires specific water chemistry conditions and is particularly sensitive to changes in pH and dissolved oxygen levels.
Other threatened species in DIAPTOMIDAE
Threatened in India
Frequently asked questions
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