VU

Nitocrella slovenica

Unknown

Overview

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

Nitocrella slovenica faces severe threats from groundwater pollution and habitat degradation in its limited karst cave systems. The species' extremely restricted range in Slovenian caves makes it particularly vulnerable to water quality changes from agricultural runoff and industrial contamination. Cave tourism and infrastructure development pose additional risks to the delicate subterranean ecosystems this copepod depends upon.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic copepod inhabits the groundwater systems of karst caves in Slovenia, living in the interstitial spaces between sediments and in cave pools. The species requires stable, unpolluted groundwater with specific temperature and chemical conditions typical of deep cave environments.

FRESHWATER· major

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VU

Nitocrella stochi

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Nitocrella slovenica classified as Vulnerable?
Nitocrella slovenica 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. Nitocrella slovenica faces severe threats from groundwater pollution and habitat degradation in its limited karst cave systems. The species' extremely restricted range in Slovenian caves makes it particularly vulnerable to water quality changes from agricultural runoff and industrial contamination. Cave tourism and infrastructure development pose additional risks to the delicate subterranean ecosystems this copepod depends upon.
Where does Nitocrella slovenica live?
Nitocrella slovenica 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 Nitocrella slovenica?
The main threats to Nitocrella slovenica 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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