Elaphoidella jeanneli
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Elaphoidella jeanneli faces significant threats from groundwater extraction and contamination in its limited cave and groundwater habitats. The species' highly restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, including agricultural runoff and urban development that can alter groundwater chemistry. Climate change poses additional risks through potential shifts in groundwater levels and temperature regimes that could disrupt the delicate subterranean ecosystems this copepod depends upon.
Habitat
Elaphoidella jeanneli inhabits subterranean freshwater environments, particularly cave systems and groundwater aquifers in limestone karst regions. This specialized copepod is adapted to the stable, dark conditions of underground water bodies where it feeds on organic matter and microorganisms.
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Frequently asked questions
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