Stygobromus putealis
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Stygobromus putealis faces significant threats from groundwater contamination and depletion due to agricultural runoff, industrial activities, and urban development within its limited range. The species' obligate dependence on pristine groundwater systems makes it extremely vulnerable to water table alterations and chemical pollution. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns that could affect groundwater recharge rates and cave hydrology.
Habitat
This obligate groundwater amphipod inhabits phreatic waters in limestone cave systems and associated underground aquifers. The species requires pristine, oxygen-rich groundwater with stable temperatures and minimal chemical contamination.
Other threatened species in CRANGONYCTIDAE
Threatened in United States
Frequently asked questions
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