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Eucrenonaspides oinotheke

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Overview

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

Eucrenonaspides oinotheke faces severe threats from groundwater extraction and surface water diversions that reduce flow in the cave streams it depends upon. Agricultural development and urban expansion in the surrounding catchment areas have altered natural hydrology, while pollution from agricultural runoff and sewage discharge degrades the pristine water quality essential for this cave-dwelling crustacean. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns that could further reduce groundwater recharge.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits underground cave streams and groundwater systems in Tasmania, requiring pristine water quality and stable flow conditions. It is endemic to specific cave systems where it depends on the unique hydrogeological conditions of limestone karst environments.

Frequently asked questions

Why is Eucrenonaspides oinotheke classified as Vulnerable?
Eucrenonaspides oinotheke 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. Eucrenonaspides oinotheke faces severe threats from groundwater extraction and surface water diversions that reduce flow in the cave streams it depends upon. Agricultural development and urban expansion in the surrounding catchment areas have altered natural hydrology, while pollution from agricultural runoff and sewage discharge degrades the pristine water quality essential for this cave-dwelling crustacean. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns that could further reduce groundwater recharge.
Where does Eucrenonaspides oinotheke live?
Eucrenonaspides oinotheke 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 Eucrenonaspides oinotheke?
The main threats to Eucrenonaspides oinotheke 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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