Nebrioporus depressus
VU

Nebrioporus depressus

Local name: Totandet strømvandkalv

Unknown

Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nebrioporus_depressus

Overview

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

Nebrioporus depressus faces severe threats from habitat degradation and water pollution in its limited Scandinavian range. Agricultural runoff and urban development have contaminated many of the clean, cold water bodies this species requires for survival. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering water temperatures and flow patterns in the specialized stream environments where this diving beetle breeds and feeds.

Threat summary

Habitat

This aquatic beetle inhabits clean, cold streams and small rivers with rocky substrates in northern Scandinavia. It requires well-oxygenated waters with stable temperatures and minimal pollution levels.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Totandet strømvandkalv classified as Vulnerable?
Totandet strømvandkalv 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. Nebrioporus depressus faces severe threats from habitat degradation and water pollution in its limited Scandinavian range. Agricultural runoff and urban development have contaminated many of the clean, cold water bodies this species requires for survival. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering water temperatures and flow patterns in the specialized stream environments where this diving beetle breeds and feeds.
Where does Totandet strømvandkalv live?
Totandet strømvandkalv occurs in Åland Islands, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Canada, and Denmark (plus 19 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 Totandet strømvandkalv?
The main threats to Totandet strømvandkalv 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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