Dussartius baeticus
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Dussartius baeticus faces severe pressure from groundwater extraction and aquifer depletion across its limited range in the Iberian Peninsula. Agricultural intensification and urban development have altered hydrological patterns, reducing water table levels critical for this subterranean copepod's survival. Climate change-induced drought conditions further exacerbate water stress in the region's already vulnerable groundwater systems.
Habitat
This species inhabits groundwater systems and subterranean aquifers in the Iberian Peninsula, particularly in areas with suitable hydrogeological conditions. It occupies the interstitial spaces of underground water bodies, requiring stable groundwater levels and clean, oxygenated conditions.
