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Schorrensigaar

Sigara selecta

Unknown

Overview

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

Sigara selecta faces severe threats from habitat degradation and loss of suitable aquatic environments. Water pollution, agricultural runoff, and urban development have significantly reduced the quality and availability of the clean freshwater habitats this species requires for survival and reproduction.

Threat summary

Habitat

Inhabits clean, shallow freshwater environments including ponds, slow-moving streams, and temporary pools with abundant aquatic vegetation. Prefers habitats with stable water levels and minimal pollution in temperate regions.

FRESHWATER· majorMARINE· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Schorrensigaar classified as Critically Endangered?
Schorrensigaar is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Sigara selecta faces severe threats from habitat degradation and loss of suitable aquatic environments. Water pollution, agricultural runoff, and urban development have significantly reduced the quality and availability of the clean freshwater habitats this species requires for survival and reproduction.
Where does Schorrensigaar live?
Schorrensigaar occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Schorrensigaar?
The main threats to Schorrensigaar 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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