EN

Neodythemis munyaga

Unknown

Overview

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

Neodythemis munyaga faces severe threats from habitat degradation in its limited highland forest range. Deforestation and agricultural expansion have fragmented the pristine forest streams essential for its larval development. Climate change poses additional risks by altering temperature and precipitation patterns in its montane habitat, potentially disrupting the delicate aquatic ecosystems this dragonfly depends upon.

Threat summary

Habitat

This dragonfly inhabits pristine forest streams and associated riparian vegetation in montane forests of East Africa. The species requires clean, fast-flowing water with dense canopy cover for both larval development and adult foraging activities.

Forest· major

Other threatened species in LIBELLULIDAE

EN

Desert Basker

Urothemis thomasi

Declining
EN

Brachygonia ophelia

Declining
EN

Diplacina holgerhungeri

Declining
EN

Diplacina guentherpetersi

Declining

Threatened in Congo - Brazzaville

VU

Nothobranchius chochamandai

Unknown
VU

Nothobranchius ditte

Unknown
EN

Nothobranchius flagrans

Unknown
Slaty EgretVU

Slaty Egret

Egretta vinaceigula

Declining

Frequently asked questions

Why is Neodythemis munyaga classified as Endangered?
Neodythemis munyaga 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. Neodythemis munyaga faces severe threats from habitat degradation in its limited highland forest range. Deforestation and agricultural expansion have fragmented the pristine forest streams essential for its larval development. Climate change poses additional risks by altering temperature and precipitation patterns in its montane habitat, potentially disrupting the delicate aquatic ecosystems this dragonfly depends upon.
Where does Neodythemis munyaga live?
Neodythemis munyaga occurs in Congo - Brazzaville, Congo - Kinshasa, and Uganda. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Neodythemis munyaga?
The main threats to Neodythemis munyaga 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.

Get weekly conservation intelligence

One short digest a week of the most striking species and country data we ship, plus breaking conservation news paired with our database where it matters.

Free, no spam. One-click unsubscribe in every email.