Trichonta aberrans
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Trichonta aberrans faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its specialized wetland environments, where drainage for agriculture and urban development has reduced suitable breeding sites. The species' dependence on specific moisture and vegetation conditions makes it particularly vulnerable to hydrological changes and water quality deterioration. Climate-induced shifts in precipitation patterns further threaten the delicate balance of its aquatic habitats.
Habitat
Trichonta aberrans inhabits specialized wetland environments including marshes, bog margins, and riparian zones with specific moisture and vegetation requirements. The species is typically associated with areas of standing or slow-moving water surrounded by dense emergent vegetation.
Other threatened species in Mycetophilidae
Threatened in Austria
Frequently asked questions
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