Utricularia hydrocarpa
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Utricularia hydrocarpa faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to wetland drainage and agricultural conversion of its specialized aquatic environments. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while water pollution from agricultural runoff and urban development degrades the pristine conditions required for this carnivorous plant's survival. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns that could disrupt the delicate hydrological balance of its remaining habitats.
Habitat
Utricularia hydrocarpa inhabits shallow, nutrient-poor aquatic environments including seasonal pools, marshes, and the margins of slow-moving waterways. This carnivorous bladderwort requires clean, soft water conditions with minimal disturbance, typically found in pristine wetland systems with stable water levels.
Other threatened species in Lentibulariaceae
Frequently asked questions
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