Branchinella basispina
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Branchinella basispina faces severe threats from habitat destruction as temporary wetlands across its range are drained for agricultural development and urban expansion. Climate change poses an additional risk by altering precipitation patterns that are critical for the seasonal filling of ephemeral pools where this fairy shrimp completes its lifecycle. Water pollution from agricultural runoff and increased salinity levels further degrade the quality of remaining suitable habitats.
Habitat
Branchinella basispina inhabits temporary freshwater pools, seasonal wetlands, and ephemeral water bodies that fill during rainy periods. These shallow, temporary aquatic environments are typically found in grasslands and agricultural landscapes where water accumulates seasonally before evaporating during dry periods.
Other threatened species in THAMNOCEPHALIDAE
Threatened in Australia
Frequently asked questions
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