Antrobia culveri
EN

Antrobia culveri

Unknown

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Overview

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

Antrobia culveri faces severe threats from groundwater contamination and cave disturbance in its limited karst habitat range. Urban development and agricultural runoff in the surrounding watershed directly impact the delicate groundwater systems this species depends upon. Cave vandalism and unregulated recreational caving activities further threaten the few known populations by altering the cave microenvironment essential for survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

Antrobia culveri inhabits groundwater-fed cave systems and karst aquifers in limestone formations. This obligate cave-dwelling species requires stable water temperatures and specific chemical conditions found only in pristine underground aquatic environments.

FRESHWATER· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Antrobia culveri classified as Endangered?
Antrobia culveri is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Antrobia culveri faces severe threats from groundwater contamination and cave disturbance in its limited karst habitat range. Urban development and agricultural runoff in the surrounding watershed directly impact the delicate groundwater systems this species depends upon. Cave vandalism and unregulated recreational caving activities further threaten the few known populations by altering the cave microenvironment essential for survival.
Where does Antrobia culveri live?
Antrobia culveri occurs in United States. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Antrobia culveri?
The main threats to Antrobia culveri 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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