VUVulnerable
Canthocamptus sublaevis
Unknown
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
This copepod species inhabits specialized groundwater environments, particularly shallow aquifers and hyporheic zones where surface water and groundwater interact. It requires stable, unpolluted groundwater systems with specific temperature and chemical conditions typical of subterranean freshwater habitats.
Other threatened species in CANTHOCAMPTIDAE
Threatened in Australia
Frequently asked questions
Why is Canthocamptus sublaevis classified as Vulnerable?
Canthocamptus sublaevis 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, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Canthocamptus sublaevis live?
Canthocamptus sublaevis 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 Canthocamptus sublaevis?
The main threats to Canthocamptus sublaevis 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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