Canthocamptus dedeckkeri
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Canthocamptus dedeckkeri faces severe threats from groundwater extraction and pollution in its limited Belgian range. The species' dependence on specific hydrological conditions in shallow groundwater systems makes it extremely vulnerable to water table fluctuations and contamination from agricultural runoff and urban development. Climate change-induced alterations to precipitation patterns further threaten the delicate balance of its subterranean aquatic habitat.
Habitat
This microscopic copepod inhabits shallow groundwater systems and hyporheic zones in Belgium, particularly in areas where surface water interacts with subsurface aquifers. The species requires well-oxygenated interstitial waters with specific temperature and chemical conditions typical of temperate European groundwater ecosystems.
Other threatened species in CANTHOCAMPTIDAE
Threatened in Australia
Frequently asked questions
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