VUVulnerable

Alona hercegovinae

Unknown

Overview

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

Alona hercegovinae faces severe threats from habitat degradation and water pollution in its limited karst spring habitats across the Balkans. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to local environmental changes, including agricultural runoff and urban development that alter water chemistry. Climate change poses an additional risk through potential shifts in groundwater levels and temperature regimes that could disrupt the delicate ecological balance of its spring-fed environments.
Threat summary

Habitat

This freshwater cladoceran inhabits karst springs and spring-fed streams in the Balkan Peninsula, particularly in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The species requires clean, cold, calcium-rich waters typical of limestone karst systems with stable temperatures and high dissolved oxygen levels.

Caves and subterranean habitats· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Alona hercegovinae classified as Vulnerable?

Alona hercegovinae 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. Alona hercegovinae faces severe threats from habitat degradation and water pollution in its limited karst spring habitats across the Balkans. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to local environmental changes, including agricultural runoff and urban development that alter water chemistry. Climate change poses an additional risk through potential shifts in groundwater levels and temperature regimes that could disrupt the delicate ecological balance of its spring-fed environments.

Where does Alona hercegovinae live?

Alona hercegovinae 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 Alona hercegovinae?

The main threats to Alona hercegovinae 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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