VU

Elaphoidella franci

Unknown

Overview

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

Elaphoidella franci faces severe threats from groundwater extraction and contamination in its limited karst habitat range. The species' dependence on pristine subterranean water systems makes it extremely vulnerable to agricultural runoff, urban development, and water table modifications. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns that could disrupt the delicate hydrological balance of its cave and spring ecosystems.

Threat summary

Habitat

This copepod species inhabits subterranean freshwater environments including cave pools, underground streams, and karst spring systems. It requires pristine groundwater conditions with stable temperatures and specific chemical compositions typical of limestone cave ecosystems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Elaphoidella franci classified as Vulnerable?
Elaphoidella franci 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 franci faces severe threats from groundwater extraction and contamination in its limited karst habitat range. The species' dependence on pristine subterranean water systems makes it extremely vulnerable to agricultural runoff, urban development, and water table modifications. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns that could disrupt the delicate hydrological balance of its cave and spring ecosystems.
Where does Elaphoidella franci live?
Elaphoidella franci 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 Elaphoidella franci?
The main threats to Elaphoidella franci 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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