VU

Fabaeformiscandona aemonae

Unknown

Overview

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

Fabaeformiscandona aemonae faces significant threats from groundwater extraction and pollution in its limited karst aquifer habitat. Agricultural runoff and urban development in the surrounding watershed pose ongoing contamination risks to the species' specialized subterranean environment. Climate change-induced alterations to regional hydrology could further destabilize the delicate groundwater systems this endemic ostracod depends upon.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits specialized karst groundwater systems and cave environments, typically found in limestone aquifers with stable water chemistry. It occupies interstitial spaces within sediments and crevices in subterranean freshwater habitats.

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VU

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VU

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CR

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VU

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Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Fabaeformiscandona aemonae classified as Vulnerable?
Fabaeformiscandona aemonae 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. Fabaeformiscandona aemonae faces significant threats from groundwater extraction and pollution in its limited karst aquifer habitat. Agricultural runoff and urban development in the surrounding watershed pose ongoing contamination risks to the species' specialized subterranean environment. Climate change-induced alterations to regional hydrology could further destabilize the delicate groundwater systems this endemic ostracod depends upon.
Where does Fabaeformiscandona aemonae live?
Fabaeformiscandona aemonae 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 Fabaeformiscandona aemonae?
The main threats to Fabaeformiscandona aemonae 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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