CRCritically Endangered

Hydroporus ferrugineus

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Overview

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

Hydroporus ferrugineus faces severe threats from habitat degradation and water pollution affecting its specialized aquatic environments. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes, with agricultural runoff and urban development posing immediate risks to water quality in its remaining habitats. Climate change-induced alterations to precipitation patterns and temperature regimes further threaten the delicate ecological balance of the small water bodies this beetle depends upon.
Threat summary

Habitat

This aquatic beetle inhabits small, shallow freshwater pools, temporary ponds, and slow-moving streams with abundant aquatic vegetation. It requires clean, well-oxygenated water with specific temperature and chemical conditions typical of pristine wetland ecosystems.

Other threatened species in Dytiscidae

lesser spangled diving beetle

Graphoderus cinereus

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Hydroporus ferrugineus classified as Critically Endangered?

Hydroporus ferrugineus is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Hydroporus ferrugineus faces severe threats from habitat degradation and water pollution affecting its specialized aquatic environments. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes, with agricultural runoff and urban development posing immediate risks to water quality in its remaining habitats. Climate change-induced alterations to precipitation patterns and temperature regimes further threaten the delicate ecological balance of the small water bodies this beetle depends upon.

Where does Hydroporus ferrugineus live?

Hydroporus ferrugineus 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 Hydroporus ferrugineus?

The main threats to Hydroporus ferrugineus 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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