VU

Tropodiaptomus stuhlmanni

Unknown

Overview

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

Tropodiaptomus stuhlmanni faces severe pressure from habitat degradation in East African freshwater systems, particularly through agricultural runoff and sedimentation that alters water chemistry. Urban development around lake margins has increased pollution loads while water extraction for irrigation reduces habitat availability. Climate change compounds these pressures by altering precipitation patterns and increasing water temperatures beyond the species' thermal tolerance.

Threat summary

Habitat

This freshwater copepod inhabits shallow littoral zones of East African lakes and associated wetlands, particularly in areas with moderate vegetation cover and stable water chemistry. The species requires specific temperature and pH ranges typical of tropical highland freshwater systems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Tropodiaptomus stuhlmanni classified as Vulnerable?
Tropodiaptomus stuhlmanni 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 stuhlmanni faces severe pressure from habitat degradation in East African freshwater systems, particularly through agricultural runoff and sedimentation that alters water chemistry. Urban development around lake margins has increased pollution loads while water extraction for irrigation reduces habitat availability. Climate change compounds these pressures by altering precipitation patterns and increasing water temperatures beyond the species' thermal tolerance.
Where does Tropodiaptomus stuhlmanni live?
Tropodiaptomus stuhlmanni 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 stuhlmanni?
The main threats to Tropodiaptomus stuhlmanni 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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