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Ingolfiella longipes

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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.

Ingolfiella longipes faces severe threats from groundwater contamination and aquifer depletion in its highly restricted range. The species' dependence on pristine groundwater systems makes it extremely vulnerable to pollution from agricultural runoff, industrial activities, and urban development. Climate change poses additional risks through altered groundwater recharge patterns and increased drought frequency, which could further reduce the already limited suitable habitat for this endemic amphipod.

Threat summary

Habitat

Ingolfiella longipes inhabits pristine groundwater systems and underground aquifers, typically found in interstitial spaces between sediment particles in subterranean water bodies. This highly specialized amphipod requires clean, oxygen-rich groundwater with stable temperatures and specific chemical conditions.

Marine coastal/supratidal· major

Frequently asked questions

Why is Ingolfiella longipes classified as Critically Endangered?
Ingolfiella longipes 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. Ingolfiella longipes faces severe threats from groundwater contamination and aquifer depletion in its highly restricted range. The species' dependence on pristine groundwater systems makes it extremely vulnerable to pollution from agricultural runoff, industrial activities, and urban development. Climate change poses additional risks through altered groundwater recharge patterns and increased drought frequency, which could further reduce the already limited suitable habitat for this endemic amphipod.
Where does Ingolfiella longipes live?
Ingolfiella longipes 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 Ingolfiella longipes?
The main threats to Ingolfiella longipes 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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