Eodiaptomus shihi
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Eodiaptomus shihi faces severe pressure from water pollution and eutrophication in its freshwater habitats, particularly from agricultural runoff and urban development around lake systems. The species' restricted distribution makes it highly vulnerable to localized environmental changes, with habitat degradation from sedimentation and chemical contamination representing the primary drivers of population decline. Climate change-induced alterations to water temperature and seasonal patterns further threaten this specialized copepod's reproductive cycles and survival.
Habitat
Eodiaptomus shihi inhabits freshwater lake systems and associated wetlands, typically in shallow, well-oxygenated waters with moderate vegetation cover. This endemic copepod species requires specific water chemistry conditions and is particularly sensitive to changes in nutrient levels and water quality.
Other threatened species in DIAPTOMIDAE
Threatened in India
Frequently asked questions
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