Protosticta gracilis
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Protosticta gracilis faces severe threats from rapid deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in Southeast Asian montane forests. Stream pollution from agricultural runoff and mining activities degrades the pristine water quality essential for larval development. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns that could disrupt the delicate hydrological balance of its high-altitude stream habitats.
Habitat
This damselfly species inhabits pristine montane forest streams and seepages at elevations between 800-1,500 meters. It requires clean, well-oxygenated water with stable flow rates and dense canopy cover that maintains cool, humid microclimate conditions.
Other threatened species in PLATYSTICTIDAE
Threatened in Indonesia
Frequently asked questions
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