VU

Plectrocnemia brevis

Unknown

Overview

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

Plectrocnemia brevis faces significant threats from water pollution and habitat degradation affecting the clean, fast-flowing streams it requires for larval development. Agricultural runoff and urban development have compromised water quality in many of its known locations. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns that could affect stream flow regimes essential for this caddisfly's reproductive success.

Threat summary

Habitat

This caddisfly species inhabits clean, fast-flowing streams and rivers with rocky substrates. The larvae require well-oxygenated water with minimal pollution levels, typically found in upland or mountainous regions.

Threatened in Austria

VU

Lepiota echinella

Unknown
EN

Lyophyllum deliberatum

Unknown
VU

Large Tree-chernes

Dendrochernes cyrneus

Unknown
EN

Pipizella nigriana

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Plectrocnemia brevis classified as Vulnerable?
Plectrocnemia brevis 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. Plectrocnemia brevis faces significant threats from water pollution and habitat degradation affecting the clean, fast-flowing streams it requires for larval development. Agricultural runoff and urban development have compromised water quality in many of its known locations. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns that could affect stream flow regimes essential for this caddisfly's reproductive success.
Where does Plectrocnemia brevis live?
Plectrocnemia brevis occurs in Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Denmark, France, and Germany (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 Plectrocnemia brevis?
The main threats to Plectrocnemia brevis 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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