VU

Micrathyria pseudhypodidyma

Unknown

Overview

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

Micrathyria pseudhypodidyma faces significant pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development throughout its limited range in South America. Wetland drainage for cattle ranching and crop cultivation has eliminated critical breeding habitats, while water pollution from agricultural runoff degrades remaining aquatic environments. Climate change compounds these threats by altering precipitation patterns and increasing drought frequency in already vulnerable freshwater systems.

Threat summary

Habitat

This dragonfly species inhabits freshwater wetlands, shallow ponds, and slow-moving streams in tropical and subtropical regions of South America. It requires clean, well-vegetated aquatic environments with emergent vegetation for reproduction and larval development.

Forest· major

Conservation measures underway

Species recovery

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Micrathyria pseudhypodidyma classified as Vulnerable?
Micrathyria pseudhypodidyma 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. Micrathyria pseudhypodidyma faces significant pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development throughout its limited range in South America. Wetland drainage for cattle ranching and crop cultivation has eliminated critical breeding habitats, while water pollution from agricultural runoff degrades remaining aquatic environments. Climate change compounds these threats by altering precipitation patterns and increasing drought frequency in already vulnerable freshwater systems.
Where does Micrathyria pseudhypodidyma live?
Micrathyria pseudhypodidyma occurs in Brazil. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Micrathyria pseudhypodidyma?
The main threats to Micrathyria pseudhypodidyma 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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