Elimia olivula
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Elimia olivula faces significant threats from water pollution and sedimentation in its freshwater habitats, particularly from agricultural runoff and urban development. Dam construction and water diversions have altered natural flow regimes, disrupting the species' reproductive cycles and habitat quality. Climate change-induced droughts and extreme weather events further stress remaining populations by reducing water levels and increasing temperature fluctuations in critical breeding areas.
Habitat
Elimia olivula inhabits freshwater streams and rivers in the southeastern United States, typically preferring areas with rocky substrates and moderate to fast-flowing water. The species requires clean, well-oxygenated waters with stable temperatures and is particularly sensitive to changes in water chemistry and flow patterns.
Other threatened species in PLEUROCERIDAE
Threatened in Samoa
Frequently asked questions
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