VU

Macromia erato

Declining

Overview

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

Macromia erato faces significant pressure from habitat degradation due to agricultural expansion and urban development within its limited range in southeastern Brazil. Stream pollution from agricultural runoff and industrial activities threatens the water quality essential for larval development. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the seasonal flooding cycles critical for this dragonfly's reproductive success.

Threat summary

Habitat

This dragonfly inhabits clean, fast-flowing streams and small rivers in Atlantic Forest remnants of southeastern Brazil. Adults are typically found near forested waterways where they hunt for prey and engage in territorial behavior along sunny stream sections.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Macromia erato classified as Vulnerable?
Macromia erato is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Macromia erato faces significant pressure from habitat degradation due to agricultural expansion and urban development within its limited range in southeastern Brazil. Stream pollution from agricultural runoff and industrial activities threatens the water quality essential for larval development. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the seasonal flooding cycles critical for this dragonfly's reproductive success.
Where does Macromia erato live?
Macromia erato occurs in Indonesia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Macromia erato?
The main threats to Macromia erato 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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