VU

Calamoecia zeidleri

Unknown

Overview

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

Calamoecia zeidleri faces severe threats from habitat degradation and water quality deterioration in its limited freshwater environments. Agricultural runoff, urban development, and water extraction activities have significantly impacted the ephemeral pools and temporary wetlands this copepod depends upon. Climate change exacerbates these pressures by altering precipitation patterns and increasing the frequency of drought conditions that can eliminate critical breeding habitats.

Threat summary

Habitat

Calamoecia zeidleri inhabits temporary freshwater pools, ephemeral wetlands, and seasonal water bodies in southeastern Australia. This endemic copepod requires specific water chemistry conditions and depends on the natural flooding and drying cycles of these fragile aquatic ecosystems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Calamoecia zeidleri classified as Vulnerable?
Calamoecia zeidleri 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. Calamoecia zeidleri faces severe threats from habitat degradation and water quality deterioration in its limited freshwater environments. Agricultural runoff, urban development, and water extraction activities have significantly impacted the ephemeral pools and temporary wetlands this copepod depends upon. Climate change exacerbates these pressures by altering precipitation patterns and increasing the frequency of drought conditions that can eliminate critical breeding habitats.
Where does Calamoecia zeidleri live?
Calamoecia zeidleri occurs in Australia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Calamoecia zeidleri?
The main threats to Calamoecia zeidleri 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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