VU

Tropodiaptomus neumanni

Unknown

Overview

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

Tropodiaptomus neumanni faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its freshwater lake environments across East Africa. Water pollution from agricultural runoff and urban development threatens the delicate chemical balance these copepods require for survival. Climate change-induced alterations to precipitation patterns and temperature regimes further stress populations by affecting water levels and thermal stratification in their lake habitats.

Threat summary

Habitat

This freshwater copepod inhabits the pelagic zones of East African lakes, particularly favoring deeper waters with specific temperature and oxygen gradients. The species is adapted to the unique limnological conditions of tropical highland lakes in the Ethiopian and East African Rift systems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Tropodiaptomus neumanni classified as Vulnerable?
Tropodiaptomus neumanni 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 neumanni faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its freshwater lake environments across East Africa. Water pollution from agricultural runoff and urban development threatens the delicate chemical balance these copepods require for survival. Climate change-induced alterations to precipitation patterns and temperature regimes further stress populations by affecting water levels and thermal stratification in their lake habitats.
Where does Tropodiaptomus neumanni live?
Tropodiaptomus neumanni occurs in Kenya. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Tropodiaptomus neumanni?
The main threats to Tropodiaptomus neumanni 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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