Heliodiaptomus kolleruensis
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Heliodiaptomus kolleruensis faces severe threats from habitat degradation and water pollution in its limited freshwater lake systems. Agricultural runoff containing pesticides and fertilizers has significantly altered water chemistry, while urban development around lake margins has reduced water quality. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes, with entire populations at risk from single pollution events or habitat modifications.
Habitat
This freshwater copepod is endemic to specific lake systems in the Indian subcontinent, inhabiting shallow to moderately deep freshwater bodies with specific temperature and salinity requirements. The species requires well-oxygenated waters with particular phytoplankton communities that support its feeding ecology.
Other threatened species in DIAPTOMIDAE
Threatened in India
Frequently asked questions
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