VU

Tropodiaptomus kissi

Unknown

Overview

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

Tropodiaptomus kissi faces significant pressure from water pollution and eutrophication in its freshwater habitats, particularly from agricultural runoff and urban development around water bodies. The species' limited distribution makes it especially vulnerable to localized environmental changes, with habitat degradation from sedimentation and chemical contamination representing the primary drivers of population decline. Climate change-induced alterations to precipitation patterns and water temperature regimes further threaten the delicate ecological balance required for this copepod's survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

Tropodiaptomus kissi inhabits freshwater lakes, ponds, and slow-moving rivers in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa. This planktonic copepod requires clean, well-oxygenated waters with specific temperature and nutrient conditions to maintain viable populations.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Tropodiaptomus kissi classified as Vulnerable?
Tropodiaptomus kissi 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. Tropodiaptomus kissi faces significant pressure from water pollution and eutrophication in its freshwater habitats, particularly from agricultural runoff and urban development around water bodies. The species' limited distribution makes it especially vulnerable to localized environmental changes, with habitat degradation from sedimentation and chemical contamination representing the primary drivers of population decline. Climate change-induced alterations to precipitation patterns and water temperature regimes further threaten the delicate ecological balance required for this copepod's survival.
Where does Tropodiaptomus kissi live?
Tropodiaptomus kissi 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 Tropodiaptomus kissi?
The main threats to Tropodiaptomus kissi 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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