varipisarsukeltaja
CR

varipisarsukeltaja

Haliplus varius

Unknown

Photo: Photo: (c) Михаил Прянишников, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Михаил Прянишников

Overview

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

Haliplus varius faces severe threats from habitat degradation and loss of suitable aquatic environments. Water pollution, agricultural runoff, and urban development have significantly reduced the quality and availability of the clean, well-oxygenated waters this species requires for survival and reproduction.

Threat summary

Habitat

Inhabits shallow, well-vegetated freshwater habitats including ponds, slow-moving streams, marshes, and temporary pools with abundant aquatic vegetation. Requires clean water with good oxygen levels and prefers areas with soft substrates and emergent or submerged plants.

Frequently asked questions

Why is varipisarsukeltaja classified as Critically Endangered?
varipisarsukeltaja 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. Haliplus varius faces severe threats from habitat degradation and loss of suitable aquatic environments. Water pollution, agricultural runoff, and urban development have significantly reduced the quality and availability of the clean, well-oxygenated waters this species requires for survival and reproduction.
Where does varipisarsukeltaja live?
varipisarsukeltaja 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 varipisarsukeltaja?
The main threats to varipisarsukeltaja 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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