CRCritically Endangered
Sigara stagnalis
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Photo: iNaturalist: (c) Pierre Corbrion, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-SA), uploaded by Pierre Corbrion
Overview
Sigara stagnalis is a species of water boatman in the family Corixidae in the order Hemiptera.
Sigara stagnalis, the lesser water boatman, faces severe population declines primarily due to habitat loss and degradation of freshwater ecosystems. The species is particularly vulnerable to water pollution, eutrophication, and the destruction of shallow water bodies and wetlands that serve as its primary breeding and feeding habitats.
Habitat
FRESHWATER· majorMARINE· major
Other threatened species in Corixidae
Frequently asked questions
Why is Sigara stagnalis classified as Critically Endangered?
Sigara stagnalis is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Sigara stagnalis, the lesser water boatman, faces severe population declines primarily due to habitat loss and degradation of freshwater ecosystems. The species is particularly vulnerable to water pollution, eutrophication, and the destruction of shallow water bodies and wetlands that serve as its primary breeding and feeding habitats.
Where does Sigara stagnalis live?
Sigara stagnalis 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 Sigara stagnalis?
The main threats to Sigara stagnalis 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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