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Niphargobates orophobata

Unknown

Overview

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

Niphargobates orophobata faces significant threats from groundwater pollution and habitat degradation in its limited karst cave systems. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes, including contamination from agricultural runoff and urban development in the surrounding watershed. Climate change poses additional risks through altered groundwater flow patterns and temperature fluctuations that could disrupt the delicate cave ecosystem this amphipod depends upon.

Threat summary

Habitat

This subterranean amphipod inhabits groundwater systems and cave environments within karst limestone formations. The species is adapted to the stable, dark conditions of underground aquatic habitats where it feeds on organic matter in the cave ecosystem.

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Niphargus aberrans

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Niphargus timavi

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Niphargobates orophobata classified as Vulnerable?
Niphargobates orophobata 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. Niphargobates orophobata faces significant threats from groundwater pollution and habitat degradation in its limited karst cave systems. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes, including contamination from agricultural runoff and urban development in the surrounding watershed. Climate change poses additional risks through altered groundwater flow patterns and temperature fluctuations that could disrupt the delicate cave ecosystem this amphipod depends upon.
Where does Niphargobates orophobata live?
Niphargobates orophobata 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 Niphargobates orophobata?
The main threats to Niphargobates orophobata 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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