VU

Boeckella shieli

Unknown

Overview

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

Boeckella shieli faces severe threats from habitat degradation and water quality changes in its restricted alpine lake environments. Climate change poses a particularly acute risk, as warming temperatures alter the thermal stratification and chemical composition of high-altitude water bodies essential for this copepod's survival. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it highly vulnerable to localized environmental disturbances.

Threat summary

Habitat

Boeckella shieli inhabits cold, oligotrophic alpine lakes and ponds at high elevations in mountainous regions. These pristine freshwater environments are characterized by low nutrient levels, clear water, and stable thermal conditions that support specialized zooplankton communities.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Boeckella shieli classified as Vulnerable?
Boeckella shieli 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 shieli faces severe threats from habitat degradation and water quality changes in its restricted alpine lake environments. Climate change poses a particularly acute risk, as warming temperatures alter the thermal stratification and chemical composition of high-altitude water bodies essential for this copepod's survival. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it highly vulnerable to localized environmental disturbances.
Where does Boeckella shieli live?
Boeckella shieli 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 shieli?
The main threats to Boeckella shieli 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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