Juturnia coahuilae
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Juturnia coahuilae faces severe pressure from groundwater extraction and agricultural development in its limited desert spring habitat in Coahuila, Mexico. The species' dependence on specific hydrogeological conditions makes it extremely vulnerable to water table changes and pollution from nearby farming activities. Climate change poses an additional threat through increased aridity and altered precipitation patterns in the Chihuahuan Desert region.
Habitat
This species is endemic to desert springs and associated wetland areas in the Chihuahuan Desert of Coahuila, Mexico. It requires specific water chemistry and temperature conditions found in natural spring systems with consistent groundwater flow.