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Progomphus tennesseni

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Overview

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

Progomphus tennesseni faces severe threats from habitat degradation and water quality decline in its limited range. Dam construction and water diversions have altered natural flow regimes essential for larval development, while agricultural runoff and urban pollution degrade the pristine stream conditions this species requires. Climate change compounds these pressures by altering precipitation patterns and increasing water temperatures beyond the species' tolerance thresholds.

Threat summary

Habitat

This dragonfly species inhabits clean, fast-flowing streams and small rivers with rocky substrates in forested watersheds. Adults require adjacent riparian vegetation for hunting and mating, while larvae develop in well-oxygenated waters with stable flow regimes.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Progomphus tennesseni classified as Endangered?
Progomphus tennesseni is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Progomphus tennesseni faces severe threats from habitat degradation and water quality decline in its limited range. Dam construction and water diversions have altered natural flow regimes essential for larval development, while agricultural runoff and urban pollution degrade the pristine stream conditions this species requires. Climate change compounds these pressures by altering precipitation patterns and increasing water temperatures beyond the species' tolerance thresholds.
Where does Progomphus tennesseni live?
Progomphus tennesseni occurs in Dominican Republic, and Haiti. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Progomphus tennesseni?
The main threats to Progomphus tennesseni 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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