Nodding Nixie
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Nodding Nixie

Apteria aphylla

Unknown

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Overview

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

The Nodding Nixie faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as wetland ecosystems across its range are drained for agricultural development and urban expansion. Climate change compounds these threats by altering precipitation patterns and water levels critical for this moisture-dependent species. Invasive plant species further degrade remaining habitat quality by outcompeting native vegetation that the Nodding Nixie relies upon for shelter and reproductive sites.

Threat summary

Habitat

The Nodding Nixie inhabits shallow wetlands, marsh edges, and seasonally flooded grasslands where it requires consistent moisture levels and dense herbaceous cover. It shows particular preference for areas with organic-rich soils and partial shade from overhanging vegetation.

Other threatened species in Burmanniaceae

CR

Burmannia bicolor

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Nodding Nixie classified as Endangered?
Nodding Nixie is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. The Nodding Nixie faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as wetland ecosystems across its range are drained for agricultural development and urban expansion. Climate change compounds these threats by altering precipitation patterns and water levels critical for this moisture-dependent species. Invasive plant species further degrade remaining habitat quality by outcompeting native vegetation that the Nodding Nixie relies upon for shelter and reproductive sites.
Where does Nodding Nixie live?
Nodding Nixie 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 Nodding Nixie?
The main threats to Nodding Nixie 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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