moerasglimlijfje
VU

moerasglimlijfje

Lejogaster tarsata

UnknownLCEULCEU

Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lejogaster_tarsata

Overview

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

The moerasglimlijfje faces severe habitat degradation due to wetland drainage and agricultural intensification across its limited European range. Water pollution from agricultural runoff and urban development has significantly reduced water quality in the shallow, vegetated pools this species requires for breeding. Climate change-induced alterations to precipitation patterns threaten the ephemeral wetland systems essential for its lifecycle, while habitat fragmentation isolates remaining populations.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits shallow, temporary pools and marshy areas with dense aquatic vegetation, typically in lowland regions with fluctuating water levels. It requires clean, well-oxygenated water with abundant plant matter for both feeding and reproductive activities.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is moerasglimlijfje classified as Vulnerable?
moerasglimlijfje 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. The moerasglimlijfje faces severe habitat degradation due to wetland drainage and agricultural intensification across its limited European range. Water pollution from agricultural runoff and urban development has significantly reduced water quality in the shallow, vegetated pools this species requires for breeding. Climate change-induced alterations to precipitation patterns threaten the ephemeral wetland systems essential for its lifecycle, while habitat fragmentation isolates remaining populations.
Where does moerasglimlijfje live?
moerasglimlijfje occurs in Afghanistan, Åland Islands, Austria, Denmark, Estonia, and Finland (plus 20 other countries). Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to moerasglimlijfje?
The main threats to moerasglimlijfje 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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