VU

Elaphoidella amabilis

Unknown

Overview

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

Elaphoidella amabilis faces significant threats from groundwater extraction and contamination in its limited karst cave systems. Urban development and agricultural intensification in the surrounding landscape have altered hydrological patterns, reducing water quality and flow rates in the subterranean habitats this copepod depends upon. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns that could disrupt the delicate water balance of cave ecosystems.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits groundwater-fed cave systems and karst aquifers, typically found in limestone formations with stable water temperatures and low light conditions. It occupies the hyporheic zone where surface water and groundwater mix, requiring clean, well-oxygenated water with specific chemical compositions.

FRESHWATER· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Elaphoidella amabilis classified as Vulnerable?
Elaphoidella amabilis 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. Elaphoidella amabilis faces significant threats from groundwater extraction and contamination in its limited karst cave systems. Urban development and agricultural intensification in the surrounding landscape have altered hydrological patterns, reducing water quality and flow rates in the subterranean habitats this copepod depends upon. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns that could disrupt the delicate water balance of cave ecosystems.
Where does Elaphoidella amabilis live?
Elaphoidella amabilis occurs in United States. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Elaphoidella amabilis?
The main threats to Elaphoidella amabilis 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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