Risiocnemis seidenschwarzi
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Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Risiocnemis seidenschwarzi faces severe threats from deforestation and habitat conversion in its limited Philippine range. Mining activities and agricultural expansion have destroyed critical forest stream habitats essential for this damselfly's reproduction. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and pollution of freshwater systems.
Habitat
This damselfly inhabits pristine forest streams and riparian areas in tropical montane forests of the Philippines. It requires clean, flowing water with dense canopy cover and minimal human disturbance for successful breeding and larval development.
