Eodiaptomus lumholtzi
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Eodiaptomus lumholtzi faces severe pressure from agricultural runoff and urban development that degrades water quality in its freshwater habitats. Dam construction and water extraction for irrigation have altered natural flow regimes and reduced suitable habitat availability. Climate change-induced shifts in precipitation patterns threaten the seasonal flooding cycles essential for this copepod's reproductive success.
Habitat
This freshwater copepod inhabits temporary pools, seasonal wetlands, and shallow lake margins across tropical and subtropical regions of Australia. It requires clean, well-oxygenated waters with specific salinity levels and depends on natural flooding cycles for breeding habitat.
