Micronecta minutissima
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Micronecta minutissima

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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.

Micronecta minutissima faces severe threats from habitat degradation and loss of its specialized aquatic environments. Climate change and water pollution are significantly impacting the delicate freshwater ecosystems this species depends on, while its extremely small size makes populations particularly vulnerable to environmental disturbances.

Threat summary

Habitat

Small freshwater ponds, slow-moving streams, and shallow aquatic environments with vegetation. This species requires clean, well-oxygenated water bodies with appropriate microhabitat conditions for its specialized aquatic lifestyle.

Frequently asked questions

Why is Micronecta minutissima classified as Critically Endangered?
Micronecta minutissima 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. Micronecta minutissima faces severe threats from habitat degradation and loss of its specialized aquatic environments. Climate change and water pollution are significantly impacting the delicate freshwater ecosystems this species depends on, while its extremely small size makes populations particularly vulnerable to environmental disturbances.
Where does Micronecta minutissima live?
Micronecta minutissima 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 Micronecta minutissima?
The main threats to Micronecta minutissima 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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