VU

pisamasarvekas

Setodes punctatus

Unknown

Overview

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

Setodes punctatus faces significant pressure from water pollution and habitat degradation affecting the clean, flowing streams it requires for larval development. Agricultural runoff and urban development have altered water chemistry and sedimentation patterns in many of its known localities. Climate change-induced alterations to precipitation patterns threaten the stable flow regimes essential for this caddisfly's reproductive success.

Threat summary

Habitat

This caddisfly species inhabits clean, well-oxygenated streams and small rivers with rocky or gravelly substrates. The larvae require stable flow conditions and are particularly sensitive to water quality changes, making them indicators of healthy freshwater ecosystems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is pisamasarvekas classified as Vulnerable?
pisamasarvekas 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. Setodes punctatus faces significant pressure from water pollution and habitat degradation affecting the clean, flowing streams it requires for larval development. Agricultural runoff and urban development have altered water chemistry and sedimentation patterns in many of its known localities. Climate change-induced alterations to precipitation patterns threaten the stable flow regimes essential for this caddisfly's reproductive success.
Where does pisamasarvekas live?
pisamasarvekas occurs in Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Denmark, Estonia, and Finland (plus 15 other countries). Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to pisamasarvekas?
The main threats to pisamasarvekas 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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