Minaret Daggerhead
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Minaret Daggerhead

Idionyx galeatus

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Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Idionyx_galeatus

Overview

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

Idionyx galeatus faces severe population declines primarily due to habitat degradation from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range. Water pollution from agricultural runoff and industrial discharge poses additional threats to the aquatic ecosystems this dragonfly depends upon. Climate change is altering precipitation patterns and water temperatures, further compromising the specialized breeding habitats required by this species.

Threat summary

Habitat

This dragonfly species inhabits clean, fast-flowing streams and rivers with rocky substrates, typically in forested or semi-forested areas. Adults require adjacent riparian vegetation for roosting and hunting, while larvae develop in well-oxygenated aquatic environments with stable water levels.

Frequently asked questions

Why is Minaret Daggerhead classified as Endangered?
Minaret Daggerhead is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Idionyx galeatus faces severe population declines primarily due to habitat degradation from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range. Water pollution from agricultural runoff and industrial discharge poses additional threats to the aquatic ecosystems this dragonfly depends upon. Climate change is altering precipitation patterns and water temperatures, further compromising the specialized breeding habitats required by this species.
Where does Minaret Daggerhead live?
Minaret Daggerhead 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 Minaret Daggerhead?
The main threats to Minaret Daggerhead 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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