VU

Simulium latipes

Unknown

Overview

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

Simulium latipes faces significant threats from habitat degradation due to water pollution and sedimentation in its freshwater breeding sites. Agricultural runoff containing pesticides and fertilizers directly impacts larval development stages, while dam construction and water diversion projects alter the fast-flowing stream conditions essential for this black fly species. Climate change-induced alterations to precipitation patterns further threaten the specific hydrological conditions required for successful reproduction.

Threat summary

Habitat

Simulium latipes inhabits fast-flowing, well-oxygenated freshwater streams and rivers where larvae attach to submerged rocks and vegetation. Adults are typically found in riparian zones near their aquatic breeding sites, requiring specific water quality conditions and flow rates for successful reproduction.

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VU

Simulium posticatum

Unknown

Threatened in Belgium

VU

Lepiota echinella

Unknown
EN

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Unknown
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Scarce Blackneck

Lygephila craccae

Unknown
Common Fire SalamanderVU

Common Fire Salamander

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Declining

Frequently asked questions

Why is Simulium latipes classified as Vulnerable?
Simulium latipes is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Simulium latipes faces significant threats from habitat degradation due to water pollution and sedimentation in its freshwater breeding sites. Agricultural runoff containing pesticides and fertilizers directly impacts larval development stages, while dam construction and water diversion projects alter the fast-flowing stream conditions essential for this black fly species. Climate change-induced alterations to precipitation patterns further threaten the specific hydrological conditions required for successful reproduction.
Where does Simulium latipes live?
Simulium latipes occurs in Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, and Netherlands (plus 4 other countries). Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Simulium latipes?
The main threats to Simulium latipes 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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