Stygobromus wengerorum
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Stygobromus wengerorum faces severe threats from groundwater contamination and aquifer depletion in its limited range within the Edwards Aquifer system of Texas. Urban development and agricultural activities above the cave systems introduce pollutants that directly impact the pristine groundwater environments this species requires. Water table fluctuations from excessive pumping can alter the delicate hydrological conditions of occupied caves, while surface contamination from pesticides and urban runoff poses ongoing risks to water quality.
Habitat
This stygobiotic amphipod inhabits the pristine groundwater systems of limestone caves and associated aquifers in south-central Texas. The species requires stable, oxygen-rich groundwater environments with consistent temperatures and minimal chemical contamination.
Other threatened species in CRANGONYCTIDAE
Threatened in United States
Frequently asked questions
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