VU

Boeckella geniculata

Unknown

Overview

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

Boeckella geniculata faces severe threats from habitat degradation and water quality deterioration in its limited freshwater environments. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns and temperature regimes that could disrupt the delicate aquatic ecosystems this copepod depends upon. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and human activities affecting water bodies.

Threat summary

Habitat

Boeckella geniculata inhabits freshwater lakes, ponds, and slow-moving streams in temperate regions. This planktonic copepod requires clean, well-oxygenated waters with specific temperature and nutrient conditions to maintain viable populations.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Boeckella geniculata classified as Vulnerable?
Boeckella geniculata 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. Boeckella geniculata faces severe threats from habitat degradation and water quality deterioration in its limited freshwater environments. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns and temperature regimes that could disrupt the delicate aquatic ecosystems this copepod depends upon. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and human activities affecting water bodies.
Where does Boeckella geniculata live?
Boeckella geniculata 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 Boeckella geniculata?
The main threats to Boeckella geniculata 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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