Crossopalpus curvipes
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Crossopalpus curvipes faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its specialized wetland environments. The species' dependence on specific moisture conditions and substrate types makes it particularly vulnerable to hydrological changes and water quality deterioration. Urban development and agricultural intensification within its limited range have reduced available breeding sites, while climate-induced shifts in precipitation patterns threaten the delicate balance of its aquatic habitats.
Habitat
This species inhabits specialized wetland environments, particularly areas with specific moisture gradients and organic substrate conditions. It requires clean, well-oxygenated water bodies with appropriate vegetation cover and is typically found in marshes, pond margins, and similar aquatic-terrestrial transition zones.
Other threatened species in Hybotidae
Threatened in Åland Islands
Frequently asked questions
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