VU

Hemiboeckella powellensis

Unknown

Overview

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

Hemiboeckella powellensis faces severe threats from climate change-induced warming of its high-altitude aquatic habitats, which reduces dissolved oxygen levels and alters the delicate thermal stratification these copepods require. Introduced fish species pose additional predation pressure in previously fish-free alpine lakes. The species' extremely limited distribution makes entire populations vulnerable to single catastrophic events such as drought or pollution incidents.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic copepod inhabits cold, oligotrophic alpine lakes and tarns at high elevations in the Australian Alps. It requires pristine, well-oxygenated waters with specific temperature regimes and low nutrient levels typical of glacial and post-glacial lake systems.

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protection

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Hemiboeckella powellensis classified as Vulnerable?
Hemiboeckella powellensis 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. Hemiboeckella powellensis faces severe threats from climate change-induced warming of its high-altitude aquatic habitats, which reduces dissolved oxygen levels and alters the delicate thermal stratification these copepods require. Introduced fish species pose additional predation pressure in previously fish-free alpine lakes. The species' extremely limited distribution makes entire populations vulnerable to single catastrophic events such as drought or pollution incidents.
Where does Hemiboeckella powellensis live?
Hemiboeckella powellensis occurs in Australia, and Denmark. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Hemiboeckella powellensis?
The main threats to Hemiboeckella powellensis 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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