Rhinobranchipus martensi
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Rhinobranchipus martensi faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited range. The species' dependence on temporary pools makes it extremely vulnerable to hydrological changes from water extraction and climate-induced precipitation shifts. Its restricted distribution and specialized breeding requirements leave little room for population recovery once local extinctions occur.
Habitat
This fairy shrimp inhabits temporary freshwater pools and seasonal wetlands that form during rainy periods. The species requires specific water chemistry and temperature conditions found in ephemeral pools that dry completely between seasons.
