VU

Dupontia nitella

Unknown

Overview

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

Dupontia nitella faces significant pressure from agricultural intensification and habitat conversion across its range in northern Europe and Asia. The species' specialized requirements for nutrient-poor, wet grasslands make it particularly vulnerable to drainage, fertilization, and conversion to intensive agriculture. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the hydrology and plant composition of its preferred wetland habitats.

Threat summary

Habitat

Dupontia nitella inhabits wet, nutrient-poor grasslands, marshes, and boggy areas in arctic and subarctic regions. The species requires specific moisture conditions and low-nutrient soils, typically found in natural wetland systems that have not been agriculturally modified.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Dupontia nitella classified as Vulnerable?
Dupontia nitella 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. Dupontia nitella faces significant pressure from agricultural intensification and habitat conversion across its range in northern Europe and Asia. The species' specialized requirements for nutrient-poor, wet grasslands make it particularly vulnerable to drainage, fertilization, and conversion to intensive agriculture. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the hydrology and plant composition of its preferred wetland habitats.
Where does Dupontia nitella live?
Dupontia nitella occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Dupontia nitella?
The main threats to Dupontia nitella 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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