Arctodiaptomus burduricus
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Arctodiaptomus burduricus faces severe threats from water extraction and agricultural pollution in its limited lake habitat around Burdur, Turkey. The species' restricted distribution to a single lake system makes it extremely vulnerable to water level fluctuations and chemical contamination from surrounding agricultural activities. Climate change-induced drought conditions further exacerbate water scarcity issues, while urban development pressure continues to impact the watershed quality.
Habitat
This endemic copepod inhabits the freshwater lake systems of the Burdur region in southwestern Turkey. The species is adapted to the specific limnological conditions of these inland lakes, requiring stable water chemistry and temperature regimes typical of Mediterranean freshwater ecosystems.
