VU

Fibulacamptus bisetosus

Unknown

Overview

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

Fibulacamptus bisetosus faces severe threats from groundwater extraction and aquifer depletion, which directly impacts the water table levels essential for its survival in subterranean habitats. Agricultural intensification and urban development above its range have led to contamination of groundwater systems through pesticide runoff and industrial pollutants. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes, with entire populations at risk from single contamination events.

Threat summary

Habitat

This microscopic copepod inhabits subterranean freshwater environments, specifically groundwater systems and hyporheic zones of streams and rivers. It requires stable, unpolluted groundwater with consistent temperature and chemical composition typical of deep aquifer systems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Fibulacamptus bisetosus classified as Vulnerable?
Fibulacamptus bisetosus 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. Fibulacamptus bisetosus faces severe threats from groundwater extraction and aquifer depletion, which directly impacts the water table levels essential for its survival in subterranean habitats. Agricultural intensification and urban development above its range have led to contamination of groundwater systems through pesticide runoff and industrial pollutants. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes, with entire populations at risk from single contamination events.
Where does Fibulacamptus bisetosus live?
Fibulacamptus bisetosus 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 Fibulacamptus bisetosus?
The main threats to Fibulacamptus bisetosus 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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