VU

Nesobasis ingens

Unknown

Overview

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

Nesobasis ingens faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as Fiji's native forests are cleared for agriculture and urban development. Invasive plant species alter the delicate microhabitat conditions required by this endemic damselfly, disrupting the forest understory environments where it breeds and feeds. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered rainfall patterns and temperature increases that could affect the species' specialized habitat requirements.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Fijian damselfly inhabits pristine native forest streams and their adjacent riparian zones, requiring clean, well-oxygenated water with specific temperature and flow characteristics. The species depends on intact forest canopy cover that maintains the humid microclimate conditions essential for its larval development and adult survival.

Wetlands (inland) - Permanent rivers/streams· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Nesobasis ingens classified as Vulnerable?
Nesobasis ingens 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. Nesobasis ingens faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as Fiji's native forests are cleared for agriculture and urban development. Invasive plant species alter the delicate microhabitat conditions required by this endemic damselfly, disrupting the forest understory environments where it breeds and feeds. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered rainfall patterns and temperature increases that could affect the species' specialized habitat requirements.
Where does Nesobasis ingens live?
Nesobasis ingens occurs in Fiji. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Nesobasis ingens?
The main threats to Nesobasis ingens 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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