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Streptocephalus dendyi

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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.

Streptocephalus dendyi faces severe threats from the destruction and degradation of its temporary wetland habitats across South Africa. Urban development, agricultural expansion, and water extraction have eliminated many of the seasonal pools this fairy shrimp depends on for reproduction. Climate change compounds these pressures by altering precipitation patterns, potentially reducing the frequency and duration of pool formation essential for completing its life cycle.

Threat summary

Habitat

This fairy shrimp inhabits temporary freshwater pools and seasonal wetlands in South Africa's Western Cape region. These ephemeral water bodies fill during winter rains and dry out in summer, creating the specific hydroperiod conditions required for the species' drought-resistant egg stage and aquatic adult phase.

FRESHWATER· major

Other threatened species in Streptocephalidae

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Streptocephalus zuluensis

Unknown

Threatened in South Africa

VU

Copper Shark

Carcharhinus brachyurus

Declining
EN

Black-Spotted Blue

Orachrysops mijburghi

Unknown
Cape GannetEN

Cape Gannet

Morus capensis

Declining
Scarce BlackneckCR

Scarce Blackneck

Lygephila craccae

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Streptocephalus dendyi classified as Endangered?
Streptocephalus dendyi is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Streptocephalus dendyi faces severe threats from the destruction and degradation of its temporary wetland habitats across South Africa. Urban development, agricultural expansion, and water extraction have eliminated many of the seasonal pools this fairy shrimp depends on for reproduction. Climate change compounds these pressures by altering precipitation patterns, potentially reducing the frequency and duration of pool formation essential for completing its life cycle.
Where does Streptocephalus dendyi live?
Streptocephalus dendyi occurs in South Africa. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Streptocephalus dendyi?
The main threats to Streptocephalus dendyi 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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