VU

Brachyptera braueri

Unknown

Overview

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

Brachyptera braueri faces significant threats from water pollution and habitat degradation affecting the pristine mountain streams it requires for survival. Climate change poses an additional risk by altering water temperature and flow patterns in its high-altitude aquatic environments. The species' limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and human activities in watershed areas.

Threat summary

Habitat

This stonefly species inhabits cold, well-oxygenated mountain streams and rivers at high elevations. It requires pristine water quality and specific substrate conditions for successful nymphal development.

FRESHWATER· majorTERRESTRIAL· major

Threatened in Austria

VU

Lepiota echinella

Unknown
EN

Lyophyllum deliberatum

Unknown
VU

Large Tree-chernes

Dendrochernes cyrneus

Unknown
EN

Pipizella nigriana

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Brachyptera braueri classified as Vulnerable?
Brachyptera braueri 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. Brachyptera braueri faces significant threats from water pollution and habitat degradation affecting the pristine mountain streams it requires for survival. Climate change poses an additional risk by altering water temperature and flow patterns in its high-altitude aquatic environments. The species' limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and human activities in watershed areas.
Where does Brachyptera braueri live?
Brachyptera braueri occurs in Austria, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, France, and Germany (plus 8 other countries). Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Brachyptera braueri?
The main threats to Brachyptera braueri 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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