Leptopalaemon gibbosus
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Leptopalaemon gibbosus faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its limited freshwater environments across southeastern Australia. Urban development and agricultural expansion have reduced the quality of riparian zones and wetland margins where this freshwater shrimp depends on specific water chemistry and vegetation structure. Water pollution from agricultural runoff and urban stormwater further compromises the delicate aquatic ecosystems this species requires for survival.
Habitat
This freshwater shrimp inhabits shallow, vegetated freshwater streams, ponds, and wetland margins in southeastern Australia. It requires clean water with specific pH and oxygen levels, typically found in areas with dense aquatic vegetation and stable water flow.
