Calamoecia elongata
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Calamoecia elongata faces severe threats from agricultural intensification and urban development across its limited range in southeastern Australia. The species' dependence on temporary freshwater pools makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat modification, as these ephemeral wetlands are often drained or filled for farming and construction. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could disrupt the seasonal flooding cycles essential for this copepod's reproductive success.
Habitat
Calamoecia elongata inhabits temporary freshwater pools, seasonal wetlands, and ephemeral water bodies in southeastern Australia. These shallow, temporary aquatic environments typically fill during winter rains and dry out during summer months, creating the specific hydrological conditions required for the species' life cycle.
Other threatened species in CENTROPAGIDAE
Threatened in Australia
Frequently asked questions
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