VU

Antiagrion blanchardi

Unknown

Overview

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

Antiagrion blanchardi faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in Madagascar's highland regions. The species' dependence on pristine freshwater habitats makes it particularly vulnerable to water pollution from agricultural runoff and sedimentation. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could disrupt the delicate hydrological balance of its montane stream ecosystems.

Threat summary

Habitat

This damselfly inhabits pristine montane streams and associated riparian vegetation in Madagascar's highland regions, typically at elevations between 1,000-2,000 meters. The species requires clean, well-oxygenated flowing water with stable temperatures and minimal human disturbance.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Antiagrion blanchardi classified as Vulnerable?
Antiagrion blanchardi 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. Antiagrion blanchardi faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in Madagascar's highland regions. The species' dependence on pristine freshwater habitats makes it particularly vulnerable to water pollution from agricultural runoff and sedimentation. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could disrupt the delicate hydrological balance of its montane stream ecosystems.
Where does Antiagrion blanchardi live?
Antiagrion blanchardi occurs in Chile, and Côte d’Ivoire. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Antiagrion blanchardi?
The main threats to Antiagrion blanchardi 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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