Gerris lateralis
CR

Gerris lateralis

Unknown

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

Overview

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

Gerris lateralis faces severe threats from habitat degradation and loss of suitable aquatic environments. Climate change and pollution are altering water chemistry and temperature regimes in the specialized freshwater habitats this species requires, while urban development and agricultural intensification continue to fragment and destroy remaining populations.

Threat summary

Habitat

This water strider species inhabits calm freshwater environments including ponds, slow-moving streams, marshes, and lake margins with suitable surface tension for locomotion. It requires clean water bodies with appropriate vegetation structure along shorelines and minimal disturbance from human activities.

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River SkaterCR

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Gerris lateralis classified as Critically Endangered?
Gerris lateralis 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. Gerris lateralis faces severe threats from habitat degradation and loss of suitable aquatic environments. Climate change and pollution are altering water chemistry and temperature regimes in the specialized freshwater habitats this species requires, while urban development and agricultural intensification continue to fragment and destroy remaining populations.
Where does Gerris lateralis live?
Gerris lateralis 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 Gerris lateralis?
The main threats to Gerris lateralis 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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