VUVulnerable

Alona smirnovi

Unknown

Overview

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

Alona smirnovi faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its limited freshwater environments. Urban development and agricultural expansion have reduced the quality of shallow water bodies where this cladoceran thrives. Water pollution from agricultural runoff and urban discharge further compromises the delicate chemical balance required for its survival. Climate-induced changes to precipitation patterns may alter the seasonal water levels critical to its reproductive cycle.
Threat summary

Habitat

Alona smirnovi inhabits shallow freshwater environments including temporary pools, small ponds, and littoral zones of larger water bodies. This microcrustacean requires specific water chemistry conditions and is typically found in areas with abundant organic matter and moderate vegetation cover.

Caves and subterranean habitats· major

Other threatened species in CHYDORIDAE

Frequently asked questions

Why is Alona smirnovi classified as Vulnerable?

Alona smirnovi 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 smirnovi faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its limited freshwater environments. Urban development and agricultural expansion have reduced the quality of shallow water bodies where this cladoceran thrives. Water pollution from agricultural runoff and urban discharge further compromises the delicate chemical balance required for its survival. Climate-induced changes to precipitation patterns may alter the seasonal water levels critical to its reproductive cycle.

Where does Alona smirnovi live?

Alona smirnovi 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 smirnovi?

The main threats to Alona smirnovi 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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