Hydroporus fuscipennis
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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 fuscipennis faces severe threats from habitat degradation and water pollution affecting its specialized aquatic environments. The species' restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while agricultural runoff and urban development continue to degrade the water quality of its remaining habitats. Climate change-induced alterations to precipitation patterns and temperature regimes further threaten the delicate ecological balance of the freshwater systems this beetle depends upon.
Habitat
This aquatic beetle inhabits clean, well-oxygenated freshwater environments including small streams, springs, and seepage areas with stable water levels. The species requires pristine water quality and is typically found in areas with minimal human disturbance, often associated with specific substrate types and vegetation communities.
Other threatened species in Dytiscidae
Threatened in Åland Islands
Frequently asked questions
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