VU

Phyllodiaptomus wellekensae

Unknown

Overview

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

Phyllodiaptomus wellekensae faces severe threats from habitat degradation in its limited freshwater environments. Agricultural runoff and urban development have contaminated the shallow pools and temporary wetlands where this copepod species reproduces. Water extraction for irrigation has reduced the availability of suitable breeding habitats, while pollution from pesticides and fertilizers has altered the water chemistry essential for its survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This freshwater copepod inhabits shallow temporary pools, seasonal wetlands, and small water bodies in tropical regions. The species requires specific water chemistry conditions and depends on ephemeral aquatic habitats that fill during rainy seasons.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Phyllodiaptomus wellekensae classified as Vulnerable?
Phyllodiaptomus wellekensae is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Phyllodiaptomus wellekensae faces severe threats from habitat degradation in its limited freshwater environments. Agricultural runoff and urban development have contaminated the shallow pools and temporary wetlands where this copepod species reproduces. Water extraction for irrigation has reduced the availability of suitable breeding habitats, while pollution from pesticides and fertilizers has altered the water chemistry essential for its survival.
Where does Phyllodiaptomus wellekensae live?
Phyllodiaptomus wellekensae occurs in India. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Phyllodiaptomus wellekensae?
The main threats to Phyllodiaptomus wellekensae 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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