VU

Heliodiaptomus pulcher

Unknown

Overview

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

Heliodiaptomus pulcher faces severe threats from water pollution and eutrophication in its freshwater habitats, particularly from agricultural runoff and urban wastewater discharge. The species' restricted distribution makes it highly vulnerable to habitat degradation, as pollution events can rapidly affect entire local populations. Climate change-induced alterations to water temperature and seasonal patterns further stress this specialized copepod's reproductive cycles and survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

Heliodiaptomus pulcher inhabits freshwater lakes, ponds, and slow-moving rivers in tropical and subtropical regions. This planktonic copepod requires clean, well-oxygenated waters with specific temperature and nutrient conditions for successful reproduction and development.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Heliodiaptomus pulcher classified as Vulnerable?
Heliodiaptomus pulcher 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. Heliodiaptomus pulcher faces severe threats from water pollution and eutrophication in its freshwater habitats, particularly from agricultural runoff and urban wastewater discharge. The species' restricted distribution makes it highly vulnerable to habitat degradation, as pollution events can rapidly affect entire local populations. Climate change-induced alterations to water temperature and seasonal patterns further stress this specialized copepod's reproductive cycles and survival.
Where does Heliodiaptomus pulcher live?
Heliodiaptomus pulcher occurs in India. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Heliodiaptomus pulcher?
The main threats to Heliodiaptomus pulcher 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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