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Paracyclopia naessi

Unknown

Overview

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

Paracyclopia naessi faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban development and agricultural expansion in its limited range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and human activities. Water pollution and sedimentation from nearby human settlements pose additional risks to the aquatic ecosystems this species depends upon.

Threat summary

Habitat

Paracyclopia naessi inhabits freshwater aquatic environments, typically found in springs, small streams, and associated wetland areas. The species appears to require clean, well-oxygenated water with specific chemical and physical characteristics that support its specialized ecological needs.

Caves and subterranean habitats· majorMarine neritic· major

Threatened in Bermuda

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Paracyclopia naessi classified as Critically Endangered?
Paracyclopia naessi is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Paracyclopia naessi faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban development and agricultural expansion in its limited range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and human activities. Water pollution and sedimentation from nearby human settlements pose additional risks to the aquatic ecosystems this species depends upon.
Where does Paracyclopia naessi live?
Paracyclopia naessi occurs in Bermuda. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Paracyclopia naessi?
The main threats to Paracyclopia naessi 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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