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Maathai's Longleg

Notogomphus maathaiae

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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.

Notogomphus maathaiae faces severe threats from agricultural expansion and water pollution in its limited highland stream habitats. Deforestation for tea plantations and subsistence farming has degraded riparian vegetation essential for this dragonfly's breeding sites. Pesticide runoff and sedimentation from agricultural activities further compromise water quality in the streams where larvae develop.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic dragonfly inhabits fast-flowing highland streams and rivers in forested areas of Kenya's central highlands. The species requires clean, well-oxygenated water with intact riparian vegetation for successful reproduction and larval development.

Conservation measures underway

Habitat & natural process restoration

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Maathai's Longleg classified as Endangered?
Maathai's Longleg 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. Notogomphus maathaiae faces severe threats from agricultural expansion and water pollution in its limited highland stream habitats. Deforestation for tea plantations and subsistence farming has degraded riparian vegetation essential for this dragonfly's breeding sites. Pesticide runoff and sedimentation from agricultural activities further compromise water quality in the streams where larvae develop.
Where does Maathai's Longleg live?
Maathai's Longleg occurs in Kenya, and Uganda. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Maathai's Longleg?
The main threats to Maathai's Longleg 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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