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Hydroporus compunctus

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Overview

Hydroporus compunctus is a species of predaceous diving beetle in the family Dytiscidae. It is endemic to the Canary Islands.

Hydrotarsus compunctus faces severe population decline due to the destruction and degradation of its specialized aquatic habitats through agricultural expansion and water extraction. Urban development and pollution from agricultural runoff have contaminated the pristine water bodies this diving beetle requires for reproduction and larval development. Climate change-induced alterations to precipitation patterns threaten the seasonal water cycles essential for maintaining suitable breeding conditions.

Threat summary

Habitat

This diving beetle inhabits clean, shallow freshwater environments including ponds, slow-moving streams, and seasonal pools with abundant aquatic vegetation. The species requires well-oxygenated water with minimal pollution and stable water levels for successful reproduction and larval development.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Hydroporus compunctus classified as Critically Endangered?
Hydroporus compunctus 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. Hydrotarsus compunctus faces severe population decline due to the destruction and degradation of its specialized aquatic habitats through agricultural expansion and water extraction. Urban development and pollution from agricultural runoff have contaminated the pristine water bodies this diving beetle requires for reproduction and larval development. Climate change-induced alterations to precipitation patterns threaten the seasonal water cycles essential for maintaining suitable breeding conditions.
Where does Hydroporus compunctus live?
Hydroporus compunctus 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 compunctus?
The main threats to Hydroporus compunctus 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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