Hydroporus striola
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Hydroporus striola faces severe threats from habitat degradation and water pollution affecting its specialized aquatic environments. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes, while agricultural runoff and urban development continue to degrade the pristine water bodies it requires. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could affect water levels and quality in its limited range.
Habitat
This diving beetle inhabits clean, well-oxygenated freshwater environments including small ponds, slow-moving streams, and marshy areas with abundant aquatic vegetation. The species requires pristine water conditions and is typically found in areas with minimal human disturbance.
Other threatened species in Dytiscidae
Threatened in Åland Islands
Frequently asked questions
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