Lirceus culveri
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Lirceus culveri faces significant threats from groundwater pollution and aquifer depletion, which directly impact the cave and spring systems this species depends upon. Agricultural runoff and urban development in the surrounding watershed introduce contaminants that can alter water chemistry and reduce dissolved oxygen levels. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, with entire populations potentially eliminated by single pollution events or hydrological changes.
Habitat
Lirceus culveri inhabits underground freshwater systems including caves, springs, and associated groundwater networks in limestone karst terrain. This obligate cave-dwelling isopod requires stable water temperatures and high dissolved oxygen levels found in these specialized subterranean aquatic environments.
Other threatened species in ASELLIDAE
Threatened in United States
Frequently asked questions
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