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Notogomphus cottarellii

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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.

Notogomphus cottarellii faces severe threats from habitat degradation and water pollution affecting its freshwater breeding sites. Agricultural runoff and urban development have compromised water quality in its limited range, while deforestation in surrounding watersheds has altered natural flow patterns. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes.

Threat summary

Habitat

This dragonfly species inhabits clean, fast-flowing streams and rivers in forested areas of East Africa. It requires well-oxygenated water with rocky substrates for larval development and adjacent riparian vegetation for adult foraging and roosting.

Forest· majorRocky areas· major

Conservation measures underway

Habitat & natural process restoration

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Notogomphus cottarellii classified as Endangered?
Notogomphus cottarellii 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. Notogomphus cottarellii faces severe threats from habitat degradation and water pollution affecting its freshwater breeding sites. Agricultural runoff and urban development have compromised water quality in its limited range, while deforestation in surrounding watersheds has altered natural flow patterns. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes.
Where does Notogomphus cottarellii live?
Notogomphus cottarellii occurs in Ethiopia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Notogomphus cottarellii?
The main threats to Notogomphus cottarellii 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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