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Zonocypretta kalimna

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Overview

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

Zonocypretta kalimna faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its limited range within southeastern Australian freshwater systems. Urban development and agricultural expansion have reduced available wetland habitat, while water extraction and pollution from agricultural runoff further compromise water quality in remaining sites. Climate change-induced alterations to precipitation patterns threaten the hydrological stability of the ephemeral pools and wetlands this species depends upon.

Threat summary

Habitat

This freshwater ostracod inhabits temporary pools, shallow wetlands, and ephemeral water bodies in southeastern Australia. The species requires specific water chemistry conditions and is particularly associated with seasonal wetlands that experience natural drying and flooding cycles.

Frequently asked questions

Why is Zonocypretta kalimna classified as Vulnerable?
Zonocypretta kalimna is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Zonocypretta kalimna faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its limited range within southeastern Australian freshwater systems. Urban development and agricultural expansion have reduced available wetland habitat, while water extraction and pollution from agricultural runoff further compromise water quality in remaining sites. Climate change-induced alterations to precipitation patterns threaten the hydrological stability of the ephemeral pools and wetlands this species depends upon.
Where does Zonocypretta kalimna live?
Zonocypretta kalimna 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 Zonocypretta kalimna?
The main threats to Zonocypretta kalimna 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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