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Ledermanniella maturiniana

Declining

Overview

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

Ledermanniella maturiniana faces severe threats from agricultural expansion and water pollution in its limited Venezuelan range. Dam construction and water diversion projects pose additional risks to this aquatic plant's specialized riverine habitat. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and human activities along waterways.

Threat summary

Habitat

This aquatic plant is endemic to fast-flowing rivers and streams in the Venezuelan Guiana region. It typically grows attached to rocks in rapids and waterfalls, requiring specific water chemistry and flow conditions found in pristine tropical riverine ecosystems.

Wetlands (inland)· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Ledermanniella maturiniana classified as Endangered?
Ledermanniella maturiniana 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. Ledermanniella maturiniana faces severe threats from agricultural expansion and water pollution in its limited Venezuelan range. Dam construction and water diversion projects pose additional risks to this aquatic plant's specialized riverine habitat. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and human activities along waterways.
Where does Ledermanniella maturiniana live?
Ledermanniella maturiniana occurs in Kenya. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Ledermanniella maturiniana?
The main threats to Ledermanniella maturiniana 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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