CR

Marathrum utile

Unknown

Overview

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

Marathrum utile faces severe threats from dam construction and water diversion projects that alter the natural flow regimes essential for its survival. Agricultural expansion and cattle ranching in surrounding watersheds contribute to sedimentation and nutrient pollution in the fast-flowing streams where this aquatic plant grows. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could disrupt the specific hydrological conditions this species requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

Marathrum utile is an aquatic plant endemic to fast-flowing, rocky streams and rivers in tropical regions of Central and South America. It requires specific hydrological conditions with high water velocity and well-oxygenated environments, typically growing attached to rocks in rapids and waterfalls.

FRESHWATER· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Marathrum utile classified as Critically Endangered?
Marathrum utile is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Marathrum utile faces severe threats from dam construction and water diversion projects that alter the natural flow regimes essential for its survival. Agricultural expansion and cattle ranching in surrounding watersheds contribute to sedimentation and nutrient pollution in the fast-flowing streams where this aquatic plant grows. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could disrupt the specific hydrological conditions this species requires.
Where does Marathrum utile live?
Marathrum utile occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Marathrum utile?
The main threats to Marathrum utile 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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