Neodiaptomus physalipus
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Neodiaptomus physalipus faces severe threats from water pollution and eutrophication in its freshwater habitats, particularly from agricultural runoff and urban wastewater discharge. The species' limited distribution makes it especially vulnerable to habitat degradation, as pollution events can rapidly affect entire local populations. Climate change-induced alterations to water temperature and seasonal patterns further stress this endemic copepod's specialized ecological requirements.
Habitat
This endemic copepod inhabits freshwater lakes and ponds in specific regions, requiring clean, well-oxygenated waters with particular temperature and chemical conditions. The species shows strong habitat specificity, typically found in oligotrophic to mesotrophic freshwater systems with stable seasonal cycles.
Other threatened species in DIAPTOMIDAE
Threatened in India
Frequently asked questions
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