VU

Tropodiaptomus simplex

Unknown

Overview

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

Tropodiaptomus simplex faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development around its freshwater habitats in East Africa. Water extraction for irrigation and domestic use has reduced water levels in critical breeding pools, while agricultural runoff introduces pesticides and fertilizers that degrade water quality. Climate change compounds these threats through altered precipitation patterns that affect the seasonal flooding cycles essential for this copepod's reproductive success.

Threat summary

Habitat

This freshwater copepod inhabits temporary and permanent pools, small lakes, and slow-flowing streams in the East African highlands. It requires clean, well-oxygenated water with specific temperature and pH ranges typical of montane freshwater systems.

Wetlands (inland) - Permanent freshwater lakes· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Tropodiaptomus simplex classified as Vulnerable?
Tropodiaptomus simplex 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 simplex faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development around its freshwater habitats in East Africa. Water extraction for irrigation and domestic use has reduced water levels in critical breeding pools, while agricultural runoff introduces pesticides and fertilizers that degrade water quality. Climate change compounds these threats through altered precipitation patterns that affect the seasonal flooding cycles essential for this copepod's reproductive success.
Where does Tropodiaptomus simplex live?
Tropodiaptomus simplex 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 simplex?
The main threats to Tropodiaptomus simplex 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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