VU

Comoro Duskhawker

Gynacantha comorensis

Unknown

Overview

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

Gynacantha comorensis faces severe pressure from habitat destruction across the Comoro Islands, where deforestation for agriculture and urban development has fragmented its freshwater breeding sites. The species' limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes, with invasive plant species altering the structure of riparian vegetation essential for roosting and hunting. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the seasonal water bodies crucial for larval development.

Threat summary

Habitat

This dragonfly species inhabits freshwater environments including streams, ponds, and seasonal pools surrounded by forest vegetation in the Comoro Islands. Adults require dense riparian vegetation for roosting and hunting, while larvae develop in clean, well-oxygenated water bodies with suitable substrate for burrowing.

Forest· major

Conservation measures underway

Species recovery

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Comoro Duskhawker classified as Vulnerable?
Comoro Duskhawker 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. Gynacantha comorensis faces severe pressure from habitat destruction across the Comoro Islands, where deforestation for agriculture and urban development has fragmented its freshwater breeding sites. The species' limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes, with invasive plant species altering the structure of riparian vegetation essential for roosting and hunting. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the seasonal water bodies crucial for larval development.
Where does Comoro Duskhawker live?
Comoro Duskhawker occurs in Mayotte. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Comoro Duskhawker?
The main threats to Comoro Duskhawker 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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