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Najas arguta

Unknown

Overview

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

Najas arguta faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to wetland drainage and conversion for agricultural and urban development. Water pollution from agricultural runoff and urban discharge degrades the aquatic environments this species depends on. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and human disturbances.

Threat summary

Habitat

Najas arguta inhabits shallow freshwater environments including ponds, lakes, slow-moving streams, and wetland margins. This aquatic plant typically grows in nutrient-rich waters with muddy or sandy substrates at depths ranging from 0.5 to 3 meters.

FRESHWATER· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Najas arguta classified as Critically Endangered?
Najas arguta 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. Najas arguta faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to wetland drainage and conversion for agricultural and urban development. Water pollution from agricultural runoff and urban discharge degrades the aquatic environments this species depends on. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and human disturbances.
Where does Najas arguta live?
Najas arguta 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 Najas arguta?
The main threats to Najas arguta 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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