Boetersiella davisi
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Boetersiella davisi faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its limited range within the Caribbean region. Urban development and coastal infrastructure projects have reduced available suitable habitat, while pollution from agricultural runoff and coastal development affects water quality in the species' freshwater and brackish water environments. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns and sea-level rise affecting coastal habitats.
Habitat
This species inhabits freshwater springs, caves, and associated aquatic systems in limestone karst terrain. It is typically found in clear, well-oxygenated waters with stable temperatures and specific hydrochemical conditions characteristic of Caribbean karst environments.
