CR

Typhlatya rogersi

Declining

Overview

Typhlatya rogersi is a species of basket shrimp in the family Atyidae. It is found in South America and Africa.

Typhlatya rogersi faces severe threats from groundwater contamination and over-extraction in its limited cave habitat range. Urban development and agricultural runoff have degraded water quality in the karst aquifer systems where this species occurs. The extremely restricted distribution makes any local environmental changes potentially catastrophic for the entire population.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits freshwater cave systems and underground aquifers in karst limestone formations. It is restricted to specific groundwater environments with stable temperatures and water chemistry.

Marine intertidal· majorRocky areas· majorMarine neritic· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionSpecies recovery

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Typhlatya rogersi classified as Critically Endangered?
Typhlatya rogersi is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Typhlatya rogersi faces severe threats from groundwater contamination and over-extraction in its limited cave habitat range. Urban development and agricultural runoff have degraded water quality in the karst aquifer systems where this species occurs. The extremely restricted distribution makes any local environmental changes potentially catastrophic for the entire population.
Where does Typhlatya rogersi live?
Typhlatya rogersi 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 Typhlatya rogersi?
The main threats to Typhlatya rogersi are 11.1, 11.4, 8.1, and 9.3.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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