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Macromia kubokaiya

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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.

Macromia kubokaiya faces severe threats from rapid urbanization and industrial development across its limited range in Japan. Stream pollution from agricultural runoff and urban discharge degrades the pristine water quality essential for larval development. Habitat fragmentation isolates populations, reducing genetic diversity and limiting dispersal between suitable breeding sites.

Threat summary

Habitat

This dragonfly species inhabits clean, fast-flowing streams and rivers in forested areas of Japan. Adults require adjacent woodland areas for hunting and roosting, while larvae develop in well-oxygenated stream substrates.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Macromia kubokaiya classified as Endangered?
Macromia kubokaiya 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. Macromia kubokaiya faces severe threats from rapid urbanization and industrial development across its limited range in Japan. Stream pollution from agricultural runoff and urban discharge degrades the pristine water quality essential for larval development. Habitat fragmentation isolates populations, reducing genetic diversity and limiting dispersal between suitable breeding sites.
Where does Macromia kubokaiya live?
Macromia kubokaiya occurs in Japan. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Macromia kubokaiya?
The main threats to Macromia kubokaiya 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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