Erythrodiplax nivea
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Erythrodiplax nivea faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from urban development and agricultural expansion across its limited range in South America. Water pollution from agricultural runoff and industrial discharge has degraded the pristine freshwater systems this dragonfly requires for breeding. Climate change is altering precipitation patterns and water temperatures in its specialized wetland habitats, further restricting suitable breeding sites.
Habitat
This dragonfly inhabits pristine freshwater wetlands, including slow-moving streams, ponds, and marshy areas with abundant aquatic vegetation. It requires clean, unpolluted water bodies with stable water levels for successful reproduction and larval development.
